The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient from a Different

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient from a different cultural background. What action by the nurse best demonstrates cultural maintenance?

• A) Assist the patient with a healing ritual.
• B) Teach the patient a heart healthy diet.
• C) Instruct the patient on monitoring blood glucose.
• D) Discuss what self-care activities the patient is willing to do.

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Definitions:

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Trauma

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, often leading to psychological injury.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms, based on a perceived threat rather than imminent danger.

Disabling

Refers to making something less effective or functional; in the context of health, it refers to conditions that significantly impair one's ability to perform daily activities.