A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Had This Arthritis Pain

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse, "I had this arthritis pain under control, but then I learned I might lose my job." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Well, we'd better do everything to help you before you lose your health benefits."
• B) "I'm sure you'll find another job."
• C) "Stress can exacerbate arthritis."
• D) "Have you considered going on disability?"

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Definitions:

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments about individuals or groups that are not based on reason or actual experience, often manifesting as biases or discrimination.

Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs or expectations about a particular group of people that may not accurately reflect reality.

Prejudice Reduction

Strategies and techniques aimed at decreasing negative biases and judgments towards certain groups.

Aversive Racism

A form of racism that manifests in subtle, indirect ways towards racial or ethnic minorities, often by individuals who identify as non-prejudiced.