If a Person Has Cultural Sensitivity Then the Person Is

question 16

True/False

If a person has cultural sensitivity then the person is attuned to the nuances of culture so that a new culture can be viewed objectively,evaluated,and appreciated.

Understand the importance of viewing patients holistically and recognizing their individual needs.

Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication and coping strategies for patients with mental health issues.

Recognize the role of nurses in advocating for mental health policies and funding.

Assess the importance of demonstrating caring behaviors in psychiatric nursing to create therapeutic relationships.

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person has physical symptoms that involve multiple bodily systems, which are not explained by any medical condition and cause significant distress.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, or shortness of breath.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder marked by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear or discomfort, known as panic attacks, often without apparent cause.

Comorbid

Co-occurring; used to describe the presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in the same patient.