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bobbie

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What term should a nurse use when assessing a response to grieving that includes a sudden physical collapse and paralysis, and which cultural group would be associated with this behavior?
 
  1. Falling out in the African American culture
  2. Body rocking in the Vietnamese American culture
  3. Conversion disorder in the Jewish American culture
  4. Spirit possession in the Native American culture

Question 2

A patient is depressed, mute, and motionless. According to family members, the patient has refused to bathe or eat for a week. The patient's global assessment of functioning score is:
 
  a. 100
  b. 50
  c. 25
  d. 10


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harveenkau8139

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse should use the term falling out to describe a sudden physical collapse and paralysis in the African American culture. The individuals may also experience an inability to see or speak yet maintain hearing and understanding.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient is unable to maintain personal hygiene, oral intake, or verbal communication. The patient is a danger to self because of not eating. The distracters represent higher levels of functioning.


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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