In Caring for a Patient from an East Indian Culture,the

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Multiple Choice

In caring for a patient from an East Indian culture,the staff expresses frustration that many people are in the room at any one time,which interferes with care.As the nurse manager,you provide leadership in understanding that this behavior of the family and friend network reflects:

• A) lack of understanding of the seriousness of the patient's illness.
• B) lack of communication between family members.
• C) the social organization of friendships and family networks in East Indian culture.
• D) lack of caring about the hospital environment by the friends and family.

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Definitions:

Illness Anxiety Disorder

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Posttraumatic Theory

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