A Hispanic Patient Says, "I Have No Energy and Cannot

question 22

Multiple Choice

A Hispanic patient says, "I have no energy and cannot eat. I want to sleep but can't, because pain moves around different parts of my body." A physical examination reveals no pathology. The nurse should hypothesize that the patient may be experiencing:

• A) lost soul (susto).
• B) spiritual distress.
• C) a broken heart.
• D) amok.

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