The Nurse Is Preparing a Seminar That Discusses the Risk

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a seminar that discusses the risk and incidence of cancer and culture. What information is considered culturally correct when teaching about the risk of developing cancer?

• A)African Americans are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group.
• B)Native Americans have the highest incidence of prostate cancer.
• C)The incidence and mortality rate of all types of cancers are lowest in the Caucasian population.
• D)The Hispanic population has the lowest mortality rate of any racial or ethnic group.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychological treatment that helps patients identify and correct distorted thoughts and beliefs that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.

Irrational Thinking

Thought processes characterized by illogical or unreasonable conclusions or beliefs.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, and fear.

Scientist-Practitioner Gap

The divide between academic research in psychology and its application in clinical practice, often due to differences in goals, methods, and priorities.