When the Patient in the Emergency Room Complains of Seeing

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the patient in the emergency room complains of seeing flashing lights and a curtain down over his right eye,the nurse recognizes this as a symptom of which condition?

• A) Detached retina
• B) Macular degeneration
• C) Early sign of cataract
• D) Diabetic retinopathy

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Definitions:

Cultural Syndrome

describes shared attitudes, beliefs, categorizations, and norms that characterize an ethnic, racial, or cultural group, and influence members' behavior and perceptions.

Subordinated

Made lower in rank or position or considered of less importance or value than something else.

Collectivism

A social-cultural paradigm that emphasizes the interdependence of individuals within their communities or societies.

Cognitive Processing

The mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using knowledge.