The sibling of an Asian American tells the nurse, "My sister needs help for pain. She cries from the hurt." Which understanding by the nurse will contribute to culturally competent care? The patient:
a. may express emotional distress with physical symptoms.
b. will probably respond best to a therapist who is impersonal.
c. will require prolonged treatment to stabilize these symptoms.
d. should be given direct information about the diagnosis and prognosis.
A
Asian Americans commonly express psychological distress as a physical problem. The patient may believe psychological problems are caused by a physical imbalance. Treatment will likely be short. The patient will probably respond best to a therapist who is perceived as giving. Asian Americans usually have strong family ties and value hope more than truth.
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