A Latino American male client refuses to acknowledge responsibility for hitting his wife. He states, It's the man's job to keep his wife in line. How should a nurse culturally interpret his statement?
A) Latino culture is male dominated with clear malefemale role definition.
B) Religious tenets support the use of violence in the marital context.
C) There is no equivalent for the words personal responsibility in the Spanish language.
D) Family dynamics are kept private, lest shame befall the family.
Question 2
Cognitive therapists often use didactic aspects in their work. A nurse inquires about what didactic aspects are used. Which is the most appropriate response by the therapist?
A) Guided imagery of childhood experiences.
B) Educational assignments to teach the client about his or her disorders and the type of therapies used.
C) Journaling of current thought patterns to identify themes.
D) Learning how to use the problem-solving approach.
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
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