Which of these terms refers to the behavior, customs, and beliefs of a client's family, extended family, tribe, nation, and society that influence the way the person views wellness and responds to illness?
a. attitude c. religion
b. culture d. sociocultural wellness
B
Culture refers to the behavior, customs, and beliefs of a client's family, extended family, tribe, nation, and society that influence the way the person views wellness and responds to illness.
Every day, nurses encounter people who are different from them in many ways, yet who are similar to them in needing to achieve the basic needs described in Maslow's hierarchy. Nurses must recognize that the ways in which individuals seek to meet these needs vary widely and must respect these differences.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children do occur. If a child has repeated UTIs, what would be important to assess for? (Select all that apply.)
A) Obstruction B) Sexual abuse C) Drinking apple juice D) Bubble baths E) Drinking too much water
At the completion of an assessment, the nurse reviews the list of a patient's stated and observed behaviors. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing stress? Select all that apply
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