What actions will the nurse take to become culturally competent? (Select all that apply.)
A) Seek cultural encounters.
B) Be aware of cultural differences.
C) Learn about different cultures.
D) Become skilled with different cultures.
E) Learn a foreign language.
A, B, C, D
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When examining the skin during a physical examination, what is the most important factor a nurse needs to assess in a client who is dehydrated due to fluid losses from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
A) Check if the skin is discolored. B) Check if the mucous membranes are dry. C) Examine the sclera if it is yellow. D) Examine for distended abdominal veins.
An important component of education for a patient with a new prescription for metronidazole is that:
a. the drug is safe throughout pregnancy. b. the drug can be taken once daily. c. the patient should not use any form of alcohol while using the drug. d. the skin is the principal site of drug excretion.
The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which form of contraception in the patient's health history could have contributed to this diagnosis?
1) Intrauterine device 2) Diaphragm 3) Oral contraceptives 4) Latex condoms
Why must the nurse always ask a patient about his or her use of any herbal supplements or botanicals?
a. Many states do not have regulations about herbal supplements or botanicals. b. These substances are illegal and the nurse must report patients' use of them. c. Patients who use botanicals seldom take their prescribed drugs. d. These substances can interact with a prescribed drug.