A Patient Reports Frequent Nightmares

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient reports frequent nightmares. For which of these should the healthcare professional assess the patient?

• A)A recent major loss
• B)Family history of nightmares
• C)History of traumatic event
• D)Poor nutrition and weight loss

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Definitions:

Low-Context Culture

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Explicit Content

Material that contains open and detailed depictions of adult themes, such as violence or sexual activity, which might not be suitable for all audiences.

Multilingual Audiences

Groups of people comprised of individuals who speak multiple languages, requiring consideration in communication strategies.

Slang

Informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's dialect or language.