After assessing a patient's response to stress, the nurse has determined the patient is an individualist
Which statements by the patient support this determination? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I prefer not to join a support group.".
2. "I can handle this situation if I just have enough time.".
3. "I can't change this situation, so I am going to have to adapt to it.".
4. "I wonder who can best help me with this problem.".
5. "I got myself into this situation, so I am going to have to get myself out of it.".
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Individualists are less likely to seek social support in stressful situations.
Rationale 2: Individualists tend to value their ability to control stressful situations.
Rationale 3: This statement represents a more collectivist culture in which a greater emphasis is placed on controlling one's personal reactions to a stressful situation than on trying to control the situation itself.
Rationale 4: Seeking help with a problem is a collectivist characteristic.
Rationale 5: Individualists tend to emphasize personal autonomy and responsibility when dealing with stress and problems.
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