What term should a nurse use when assessing a response to grieving that includes a sudden physical collapse and paralysis, and which cultural group would be associated with this behavior?
1. "Falling out" in the African American culture
2. "Body rocking" in the Vietnamese American culture
3. "Conversion disorder" in the Jewish American culture
4. "Spirit possession" in the Native American culture
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Rationale: The nurse should use the term falling out to describe a sudden physical collapse and paralysis in the African American culture. The individuals may also experience an inability to see or speak yet maintain hearing and understanding.
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1. Standardized terminology 2. Tablets 3. Bar coding 4. Handheld devices
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