A Nurse Is Frustrated Working with a Patient Who Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is frustrated working with a patient who is from another culture.The patient does not seem to be motivated to learn to provide self-care.A more experienced nurse helps interpret this behavior by stating,

• A)"Everyone has motivators;you have to find your patient's."
• B)"It's possible the patient doesn't understand what to do yet."
• C)"The patient's culture may include a dependent sick role."
• D)"Your patient is not ready to learn about self-care yet."

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A continuous state of anxiety marked by feelings of worry and dread, apprehension, difficulties in concentration, and signs of motor tension.

Narcissistic Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Lost Appetite

A decreased desire to eat, which can be caused by various factors including illness, emotional stress, or other conditions.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.