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darbym82 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A psychiatricmental health nurse is providing care to a client who has recently immigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe. Which of the following would be least effective in providing culturally competent care?

A) Demonstrating a genuine interest in the client
B) Avoiding assumptions about the client's culture
C) Learning a few key words in the native language
D) Acquiring information about the client's country

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a presentation about mental health problems associated with specific cultural groups. When describing mental health problems associated with Asian Americans, Polynesians, and Pacific Islanders,

the nurse would address high rates of which of the following?

A) Schizophrenia
B) Manic disorders
C) Dementia
D) Suicide

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Although communicating with the client in his native language may be appropriate, speaking the same language does not guarantee shared meaning and understanding of the client and his or her culture, a necessary component of cultural competence. Demonstrating a genuine interest, avoiding assumptions, and acquiring information about the client's country are appropriate and effective actions for providing culturally competent care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Research regarding specific mental health problems in Asian cultures is sparse, but various data suggest that rates of suicide for Native Hawaiian adolescents are higher than those of other adolescents in the United States.