A student nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia from the local prison who has been incarcerated for illegal drug manufacture and solicitation
The student nurse is overheard stating that "I can't take care of him; he is probably gay and a drug addict." The student nurse is best described as being which of the following?
A) Introverted
B) Extroverted
C) Prejudiced
D) Open-minded
Ans: C
The student is exhibiting prejudice in this situation. Prejudice is described as feelings of intolerance about persons who are hospitalized in psychiatric-mental health care facilities. Introvert and extrovert are types of personality traits. The student is not being open-minded regarding this client.
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