Asked by Jason Hogaputra on Jun 16, 2024
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A patient tells a nurse, "I have psychiatric problems and am in and out of hospitals all the time. Not one of my friends or relatives has these problems." Select the nurse's best response.
A) "Comparing yourself with others has no real advantages."
B) "Why do you blame yourself for having a psychiatric illness?"
C) "Mental illness affects 50% of the adult population in any given year."
D) "It sounds like you are concerned that others don't experience the same challenges as you."
Psychiatric Problems
Issues related to mental health that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, requiring professional diagnosis and treatment.
Challenges
Difficulties that require effort and determination to overcome.
Population
The total number of individuals or entities under consideration in a particular study or analysis, often within a specific area or group.
- Become aware of the discrimination and myths linked to mental illness.
- Support patients by identifying the impact that cultural behaviors have on the presentation of symptoms in mental illnesses.
- Enhance understanding of mental health resilience in the context of challenges and setbacks.
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Ronit ChandJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Mental illness affects many people at various times in their lives. No class, culture, or creed is immune to the challenges of mental illness. The correct response also demonstrates the use of reflection, a therapeutic communication technique. It is not true that mental illness affects 50% of the population in any given year. Asking patients if they blame themselves is an example of probing.
Learning Objectives
- Become aware of the discrimination and myths linked to mental illness.
- Support patients by identifying the impact that cultural behaviors have on the presentation of symptoms in mental illnesses.
- Enhance understanding of mental health resilience in the context of challenges and setbacks.
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