Asian Americans often view emotional illness as behavior that is out of control and that brings shame on the family
When planning care for Asian American clients, which response to psychological distress should a nurse anticipate among individuals in this cultural group?
A) Obsessive–compulsive behavior
B) Depression
C) Somatization disorder
D) Phobias
C
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A) The diseased artery will be removed and replaced with a graft from another artery. B) A piece of the saphenous vein will be used to go around the diseased part of the artery. C) After removal of the diseased artery, the remaining ends will be anastomosed. D) The wall of the heart will be incised to create a new pathway for blood flow.
The reason for the hardness of bone is that the spaces between bone cells are filled with ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The primary healthcare provider prescribes a thyroid replacement drug to a patient with hypothyroidism. How should the nurse monitor for return to a euthyroid state?
A. Assess for anxiety and palpitations. B. Verify the medication history of patient and family. C. Evaluate the patient's knowledge of thyroid therapy. D. Analyze the patient's serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.
A primary care NP sees a patient who is about to take a cruise and reports having had motion sickness with nausea on a previous cruise. The NP prescribes the scopolamine transdermal patch and should instruct the patient to apply the patch:
a. daily. b. every 3 days. c. as needed for nausea. d. 1 hour before embarking.