An older African American patient is diagnosed with a mental health problem that has been untreated for many years
What does the nurse realize as reasons for this patient's problem not being adequately treated? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Ageism
2. Poverty
3. Cultural bias
4. Discrimination
5. Respecting medical personnel
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Minority elders are at risk for mental health problems because of ageism or a negative stereotype toward older adults.
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a. continue the pack, skip the inert pills, and use an additional form of contraception for 7 days. b. not to worry, because up to 7 days can be missed without an increased risk of preg-nancy. c. take a pill immediately, continue the pack, and use an additional form of contracep-tion for 1 month. d. take a pill now, continue the pack, skip the placebo pills, and start a new pack on week 4.
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a. "Hypertension is the most common cause of heart failure." b. "Lowering your blood pressure will allow your heart to pump more easily." c. "This drug will decrease the amount of blood your heart has to pump, leading to less work for your heart." d. "Enalapril will cause your heart to reestablish its normal electrical functions so that it works more effectively as a pump."
Which of the following potential problems would the nurse consider when planning care for a patient with a persistent occiput posterior position of the fetus? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are
selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increased fetal mortality 2. Third- or fourth-degree lacerations 3. Ceasing of labor progress 4. Fetus born in posterior position 5. Intense back pain during labor