Asked by Daryn Odell on Jul 08, 2024
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A black patient, originally from Haiti, has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. A colleague tells the nurse, "This patient often looks down and is reluctant to share feelings. However, I've observed the patient spontaneously interacting with other black patients." Select the nurse's best response.
A) "Black patients depend on the church for support. Have you consulted the patient's pastor?"
B) "Encourage the patient to talk in a group setting. It will be less intimidating than one-to-one interaction."
C) "Don't take it personally. Black patients often have a resentful attitude that takes a long time to overcome."
D) "The patient may have difficulty communicating in English. Have you considered using a cultural broker?"
Major Depressive Disorder
A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Cultural Broker
An individual or entity that facilitates understanding and interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds, improving communication and cooperation.
Black Patients
Refers to patients who are identified as Black or African American in a medical or social context, focusing on their specific health care needs and disparities.
- Apply successful communication approaches customized to differ based on cultural contexts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural influences on medication response and management.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply successful communication approaches customized to differ based on cultural contexts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural influences on medication response and management.
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