A Vietnamese woman was rushed to the hospital by her adult children. The ER personnel discovered dark red welts running up her arms, shoulders, and chest, yet her only presenting complaint was vertigo
When questioned, her son explained that he had rubbed her body with a quarter. What understanding about environmental control will assist the nurse in responding appropriately?
A.
Coin rubbing is a belief in external control.
B.
Coin rubbing is a belief in internal control.
C.
Beliefs of internal control are generally helpful.
D.
Beliefs in the power of external control are generally harmful.
ANS: A
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