While caring for a pregnant woman of Middle Eastern descent, a nurse attempts to mold the patient's choices to fit what the nurse calls the "American way." When questioned, she reports it is best and easier to plan and deliver care this way
Based upon your knowledge, you recognize this as cultural
A) destructiveness.
B) blindness.
C) awareness.
D) sensitivity.
A
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A) Absence of pain B) Decreasing venous pressure C) Rising arterial pressure D) Distant heart sounds
A 5-year-old boy has been diagnosed with a severe food allergy. What is an important parameter to address when educating the parents of this child about his allergy and care?
A) Wear a medical identification bracelet. B) Know how to use the antihistamine pen. C) Know how to give injections of lidocaine. D) Avoid live attenuated vaccinations.
When planning a diet with a pregnant woman, the nurse's first action would be to:
a. Review the woman's current dietary intake. b. Teach the woman about MyPyramid. c. Caution the woman to avoid large doses of vitamins, especially those that are fat-soluble. d. Instruct the woman to limit the intake of fatty foods.
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What will be an ideal response?