Question

The nurse is caring for an asian-american client with a diagnosis of depression. while interviewing this client the nurse notes that the client maintains traditional cultural beliefs and values. what is the most important information for the nurse to obtain about the client

Answer 1

His religious beliefs

Answer 2

Answer:

Depression refers to a general mental health issue, which makes an individual encounter with loss of interest, low mood, or loss of pleasure. The client or an individual also suffer from feelings of low self-worth or guilt, low energy, disturbed sleep or appetite, and poor concentration.  

In the given case, while interviewing the client suffering from depression it came to know that the Asian-American client sticks to conventional Asian methods. Therefore, the nurse must determine that the family is the most essential central and social force acting on the individual. Thus, a plan of care should be formulated by knowing the role of the client within the family.