which response by the nurse would best address Ms. Waterfall's doubts about the
effectiveness of relaxation techniques to help manage her anxiety?
a) you have to get relaxed if you are ever going to make the right decisions about your
health
b) anxiety is based on stress levels that are greater than we can cope with
c) deep breathing is a fundamental relaxation technique that is easy to learn and do
effectively
d) the exercises will help you regain your sense of calmness so you can better address
you health concerns.
d) the exercises will help you regain your sense of calmness so you can better address
you health concerns.
Which statements made by a nurse best demonstrates an understanding of cultural
competence relating to mental health issues?
a) unfortunately, among some Native American tribes, mental illness is stigmatized
b) Native Americans tend to rely on their shamans for both physical and emotional
healing
c) I always conduct a thorough cultural assessment on all my clients
d) It's easy to forget, but not all members of a cultural group always think alike.
d) It's easy to forget, but not all members of a cultural group always think alike.
which interventions should the nurse implement initially to help establish a therapeutic
rapport with MS. Waterfall when she is demonstrating anxiety-related behaviors?
(Select all the apply)
a) present reflective responses to show interest
b) ask open-ended question to confirm and clarify her statements
c) elicit detailed information concerning the crisis
d) clarify understanding of her concerns
e) actively listen to her as she describes her concerns.
b) ask open-ended question to confirm and clarify her statements
d) clarify understanding of her concerns
e) actively listen to her as she describes her concerns.
which factors should the nurse consider when determining what influenced the state of
Ms. Waterfall's perceived crisis? (select all that apply)
a) physical distance from her family
b) her age and gender
c) her cultural belief in the power of a medicine bundle
d) circumstances surrounding her mother's death
e) her pre-existing cancer diagnosis
a) physical distance from her family
c) her cultural belief in the power of a medicine bundle
d) circumstances surrounding her mother's death
e) her pre-existing cancer diagnosis
what is the basic foundation for the nurse's response to the high degree of importance
Ms.Waterfall places on her missing medicine bundle?
a) she is entitled to her own unique spiritual beliefs