Question

The nurse is caring for a Haitian patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The patient tells the nurse, 'There's nothing you can do. This is a punishment. The only thing I can do is see a healer.' Select the statement by the nurse that best demonstrates cultural awareness:

1) The patient feels hopeless and helpless related to an unidentified cause
2) The patient has likely been misdiagnosed with depression
3) The patient may believe the distress is the result of a curse or spell
4) The patient has delusions of persecution

Answer 1

The nurse's statement that best demonstrates cultural awareness is that the patient may believe the distress is the result of a curse or spell.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement by the nurse that best demonstrates cultural awareness is option 3) The patient may believe the distress is the result of a curse or spell. Understanding cultural differences and beliefs is essential in providing culturally sensitive care. In this case, the nurse recognizes that the patient's explanation for their depression is rooted in their Haitian culture, where belief in curses or spells can contribute to distress.