Post a brief explanation of three important components of the psychiatric interview and why you consider these elements important. Explain the psychometric properties of the rating scale you were assigned. Explain when it is appropriate to use this rating scale with clients during the psychiatric interview and how the scale is helpful to a nurse practitioner’s psychiatric assessment. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Caring for Chinese, Filipino, & Vietnamese Populations
Describe health and illness practices that may augment problems associated with the treatment of hypertension for Chinese-American clients. Describe the locus-of-control variable that some Filipino Americans have that may influence health-seeking behavior. Describe the importance of folk medicine and folk healers to Vietnamese Americans.