The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Experienced the Birth

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who experienced the birth of a stillborn son earlier in the day. The patient is from a culture that is very paternalistic and emphasizes the importance of male children over female. What behavior would the nurse expect in this patient?

• A) Crying inconsolably
• B) Expressing feelings of failure as a woman
• C) Requesting family members to be present
• D) Showing little emotion

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Definitions:

Dependent Personality Disorder

A psychological condition characterized by an excessive need to be cared for, leading to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation.

Overly Sensitive

Refers to individuals who experience heightened emotional responses to environmental stimuli or social interactions.

Praise To Validate

The act of acknowledging and affirming someone's feelings, actions, or achievements as a method to support and reinforce their value or correctness.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A psychological condition defined by persistent, involuntary thoughts (obsessions) accompanied by or resulting in repetitive actions (compulsions).