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jazziefee · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

After experiencing a severe gastrointestinal bleed, Mr. Dupont's physician has ordered a transfusion of packed red blood cells.

Mr. Dupont is anxious to restore his health, but the teachings of his church categorically prohibit the transfusion of blood products. The nurse should recognize that Mr. Dupont is at risk for what?

A) Spiritual distress
B) Impaired religiosity
C) Ethnopharmacology
D) Conflicted spirituality

Question 2

The nurse must be aware that individuals from diverse ethnic groups might describe troubling experiences in terms of physical problems or specific culture-bound syndromes. The syndrome of ghost sickness is exhibited by which of the following cultures?

A) Indian
B) American Indian
C) West African
D) Chinese

medine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Spiritual distress is described as the state in which an individual or group experiences, or is at risk of experiencing, a disturbance in the belief or value system that provides strength, hope, and meaning to life. This can be treatment related, as when an intervention conflicts with the tenets of a religious group.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The culture-bound syndrome of ghost sickness is seen in the American Indian tribal culture. This culture exhibits a preoccupation with death and the deceased. Bad dreams, weakness, feelings of danger, anxiety, and hallucinations may occur. The other options are not related to the culture-bound syndrome of ghost sickness.