The nurse who is caring for an Asian patient who is newly diagnosed with an anxiety disorder considers what factors when developing the plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Adherence to treatment
2. The patient's cultural beliefs
3. The spiritual component of treatment
4. Clarification of stressors and resources
5. Medical history
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: When caring for patients, it is important to consider their cultural and spiritual beliefs in developing the plan of care. Clarifying stressors and resources is important, as different people view these differentlyâ€"what may be a stressor to one patient may not cause distress for another. Because co-existing medical conditions can be a source of distress, the nurse should consider this when developing the plan of care. The patient is newly diagnosed, so information about the patient's adherence to treatment is not yet available.
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