The Most Appropriate Initial Nursing Intervention When the Nurse Notes

question 4

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate initial nursing intervention when the nurse notes dysfunctional interactions and lack of family support for a patient would be to

• A) enforce hospital visiting policies.
• B) monitor the dysfunctional interactions.
• C) notify the primary care provider.
• D) role model appropriate support.

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Definitions:

Susto

A cultural illness primarily found in Latin America, described as a condition of intense fear believed to stem from a traumatic event causing the soul to leave the body.

Taijin-kyofusho

A Japanese culture-specific syndrome characterized by an intense fear that one's body, body parts, or bodily functions are displeasing or offensive to others.

Amok

A culturally bound syndrome primarily observed in Southeast Asia, characterized by a sudden outburst of violent behavior, often driven by a perceived slight or insult.

Moral Treatment

A historical approach to mental illness that involved treating patients with dignity, in a compassionate and respectful environment.