When Salvatore hears of the catastrophic earthquake near his parents' home in El Salvador, he begins to scream and becomes extremely agitated. A clinician familiar with Latino culture would:

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The best choice is D because Salvatore's extreme reaction is likely an ataque nervioso, a culturally determined response common in Latino cultures that can involve intense emotional and physical symptoms. It is important for the clinician to understand and respect these cultural differences in order to provide appropriate care for Salvatore. Prescribing tranquilizers or assuming that Salvatore's reaction is solely due to unconscious issues or a violation of cultural rules would not acknowledge the cultural factors at play.

When Salvatore Hears of the Catastrophic Earthquake near His Parents