If a Patient Has an Axillary Temperature of 96

question 23

Short Answer

If a patient has an axillary temperature of 96.2°F, the nurse understands that the true temperature is ______.

Gain knowledge of the DSM-IV's role and contents in classifying psychological disorders.

Recognize the impact of cultural influences on the manifestation and diagnosis of mental illnesses.

Differentiate between various psychological disorders, including dissociative identity disorder and its characteristics.

Understand the factors contributing to the increased diagnosis rates of certain disorders.

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Definitions:

Wallerstein's Theory

Refers to the world-systems theory, which analyzes the world economy as a complex system structured by capitalist exploitation and nation-state competition.

Cultural Domination

The imposition of the customs, behaviors, practices, and beliefs of one culture over another, often resulting in the suppression of the dominated culture's values.

Colonization

The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.

Legal Domination

Legal domination is a concept in sociology referring to a form of authority where individuals or groups exert control through a system of laws and regulations that are formally established and often enforced by a state.