Author Question: An African American patient is suspicious, has angry outbursts, and accuses staff of discriminating ... (Read 43 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An African American patient is suspicious, has angry outbursts, and accuses staff of discriminating when they remove possibly harmful objects. Which factor best demonstrates cultural awareness regard this patient's behavior?

a. The patient may have feelings of powerlessness.
b. Family solidarity is this patient's priority need.
c. Institutional policies promote discrimination.
d. The patient fears abandonment.

Question 2

Without assessment of six specific aspects of an individual's being, the mental health nurse's scope of care is narrow and limited in effectiveness.

These aspects include social, physical, cultural, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual areas of a person's life, known as a(n) __________ assessment. a. Complete
b. Accurate
c. Holistic
d. Psychiatric

dmurph1496 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The rules of the health care system often seem like added measures of oppression to African Americans, who respond with behavior designed to fend off feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability. The other options have no bearing on the situation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Although the other options do address some of these aspects, holistic more accurately describes these six aspects of an individual's life. The psychiatric assessment tool specifically addresses the problems that are being experienced, coping mechanisms, and resources of the client.