Author Question: The sibling of an Asian American tells the nurse, My sister needs help for pain. She cries from the ... (Read 49 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The sibling of an Asian American tells the nurse, My sister needs help for pain. She cries from the hurt. Which understanding by the nurse will contribute to culturally competent care? The patient:

a. may express emotional distress with physical symptoms.
b. will probably respond best to a therapist who is impersonal.
c. will require prolonged treatment to stabilize these symptoms.
d. should be given direct information about the diagnosis and prognosis.

Question 2

Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan for a patient with acute mania was effective?

a. Converses without interrupting; clothing matched; participates in activities..
b. Irritable; suggestible; distractible; napped for 10 minutes in afternoon..
c. Attention span 1 to 3 minutes; journals frequently about unit activities..
d. Heavy makeup; seductive toward staff; pressured speech..

diana chang · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Asian Americans commonly express psychological distress as a physical problem. The patient may believe psychological problems are caused by a physical imbalance. Treatment will likely be short. The patient will probably respond best to a therapist who is perceived as giving. Asian Americans usually have strong family ties and value hope more than truth.

Answer to Question 2

A
The correct response indicates the patient is functioning at an optimal level, using appropriate behavior, and thinking without overstimulation. The distracters show manic behavior.