An African American patient is suspicious, has angry outbursts, and accuses staff of discriminating when they remove possibly harmful objects. Which factor best demonstrates cultural awareness regard this patient's behavior?
a. The patient may have feelings of powerlessness.
b. Family solidarity is this patient's priority need.
c. Institutional policies promote discrimination.
d. The patient fears abandonment.
A
The rules of the health care system often seem like added measures of oppression to African Americans, who respond with behavior designed to fend off feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability. The other options have no bearing on the situation.
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