The nurse should not maintain eye contact with a Korean patient because many Asians believe prolonged eye contact is _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
impolite
rude
Many Asians avoid eye contact, believing it to be impolite or rude.
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Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in parental education in relation to the Pavlik harness? 1. Apply lotion or powder to minimize skin irritation. 2. Put clothing over the harness for maximum effectiveness of the device. 3. Check at least two or three times a day for red areas under the straps. 4. Place a diaper over the harness, preferably using a thin, superabsorbent, disposable diaper.
The nurse is administering an 0800 dose of NPH insulin to an insulin-dependent diabetic child. Based on when the insulin peaks, at which period would the child be at greatest risk for a hypoglycemic episode?
1. Between breakfast and lunch 2. Between bedtime and breakfast the next morning 3. Between 0830 and a midmorning snack 4. Between lunch and dinner
One function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to:
a. manage chemical agents for military agencies b. manage the Strategic National Stockpile c. manage the National Emergency Stockpile d. manage the Emergency Relief Program
Which statement about delirium is correct?
a. Onset is gradual. b. It occurs only in the older adult popula-tion. c. It is an emergency. d. The cause is usually not known.