Which intervention demonstrates cultural competency regarding the ...

[jake]

Which intervention demonstrates cultural competency regarding the care provided an Af-rican American who is experiencing depression after the death of a child?
 
  a. Providing information regarding local grief support groups
  b. Assessing the patient's ability to understand the grief process
  c. Encouraging family members to be present when discharge planning is discussed
  d. Consulting with the patient before discussing treatment plans with her adult chil-dren

Question 2

In addition to excellent assessment skills and keen insight into human behavior, what ad-ditional ability is most critical to effective community mental health nursing?
 
  a. Attention to economical nursing practice
  b. Willingness to advocate for the patient
  c. Familiarity with local patient-focused resources
  d. Working relationship with community medical professionals

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
African Americans are more likely to rely on family and religious groups for support. The re-maining options are appropriate for all patients regardless of cultural considerations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The role of the community mental health nurse is to help the patient to maintain his or her highest level of functioning and independence within the community. It is critical for the nurse to be familiar with the available community resources and community networks, so they can work with the multidisciplinary treatment team to help patients and their families adjust to the community. The remaining options are appropriate but are not unique to com-munity mental health nursing and its role in facilitating the patient's ability to live and func-tion as a member of a community.