Which Statement Made by the Nurse Is an Example of Stereotyping

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by the nurse is an example of stereotyping?

• A)"Patients with a Japanese background are always quiet and emotionless."
• B)"Patients with type 1 diabetes do not make insulin and will need to take insulin regularly."
• C)"The patient needs to understand the benefits of getting out of bed and not cry each time."
• D)"I am confused why the client at 2 years of age is having a tantrum; my child never has one."

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Definitions:

Lobotomy

A now-obsolete surgical procedure involving the cutting or scraping away of sections of the frontal lobes of the brain, once used to treat mental illness.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located at the front of the brain, important for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Emotion-Controlling Centers

Refers to specific brain regions, such as the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus, involved in regulating and processing emotions.

Psychosurgery

Surgical interventions aimed at treating mental disorders by removing or altering parts of the brain.