Lessons 5, 6 & 7 – Discussion: Mental, Skin and HEENT

Answer this question:

Stacey Brown, an 18-year-old Hispanic female, comes to the Emergency Room with complaints of feeling sad. She states “I don’t want to live anymore”. She states that her boyfriend broke up with her 2 months ago and has a new a girlfriend.  She lives at home with her mother and her mother’s boyfriend.

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• Based on her presenting signs, what other questions would you elicit?
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• How would you demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity/humility in approach to this patient?
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• What would you assess?
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• What could be the problem?