A group of nurses is preparing an in-service presentation about culture and mental illness. When describing cultural explanations, which of the following would the group include?
A) Suffering within a cultural group
B) Perceived causes for symptoms
C) Social factors contributing to the disorder
D) Ability to communicate effectively
Ans: B
A cultural explanation refers to the perceived causes of symptoms. Cultural idiom of distress describes the suffering within a cultural group. Cultural explanations do not describe the social factors contributing to a disorder. Linguistic competence is the capacity to communicate effectively and convey information that is easily understood by diverse audiences.
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