The nurse must be aware of cultural considerations related to ...

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The nurse must be aware of cultural considerations related to suicide. Which of the following cultures have traditions sanctioning certain forms of suicide?
 
  A) Japanese and Hindu
  B) Catholic and Islamic
  C) Filipino and Eskimo
  D) United Kingdom and Australia

Question 2

The mother of a suicidal adolescent is concerned that only crazy people commit suicide. When helping her understand her daughter's suicidal behavior, the nurse would explain what?
 
  A) Fifty percent of all suicides occur as a result of major psychoses.
  B) Analysis of suicide notes reveals that most people who commit suicide are extremely unhappy.
  C) Suicidal tendencies are inherited.
  D) Suicide occurs more frequently among the very rich or poor.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Although minimal information is available pertaining to cultural beliefs about suicide, nurses need to be aware of possible cultural influences. For example, suicide is forbidden under Islamic law and considered shameful in the Filipino culture. However, the suicide of elderly Eskimos who could no longer participate as productive members of a tribe was expected. Culturally sanctioned suicide has been practiced by the Japanese (hara-kiri) and Hindu widows (suttee).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
It is important to teach survivors of suicide and those with a family member who is suicidal that depression, or feelings of unhappiness, is most often associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The mentally ill group, or crazy people, is not the primary group that commits suicide, and individuals who are suicidal are not necessarily crazy.

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