To best address the needs of the cultural diverse client for mental health services, the nurse provides:
a. Post traumatic stress counseling to Asian rape victims
b. Anger management techniques to Hispanic males
c. Depression screenings for a group of African-Americans
d. Facts identifying drug abuse to Native American Indians
ANS: C
African-Americans are more likely than other ethnic groups to be under-diagnosed and un-dertreated for depression, and so depression screening for this population is most appropriate. While the other disorders may appear in the mentioned cultural groups, they are not as commonly observed as the correct option.
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