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The nurse is caring for a patient of the Hispanic culture who tells the nurse, The reason I'm hearing voices in my head is because my neighbor gave me the evil eye and cursed me. When planning appropriate nursing interventions for the patient,
 
  what is the nurse's best understanding of the patient's statement?
  1. The patient is describing a cultural myth.
  2. The patient is describing a culture-bound syndrome.
  3. The patient is experiencing delusions.
  4. The patient's culture uses folklore elements to explain medical conditions.

Question 2

A nurse is making a presentation at her facility in order to promote the Tidal Model of care. What does the nurse describe as some of the commitments made between patients and providers in this model? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Provide transparency.
  2. Become the apprentice.
  3. Develop genuine curiosity.
  4. Teach appropriate language.
  5. Determine the next steps in recovery.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: The Tidal Model represents an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and is informed by the work of Harry Stack Sullivan and Hildegard Peplau. Various commitments are emphasized in this approach, including: providing transparency, becoming the apprentice, developing genuine curiosity, and determining the next steps in recovery. Teaching appropriate language is not a commitment according to this approach.





 

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