You are working on a unit that admits a number of people who have recently immigrated to this country and who do not speak English
The hospital employs someone to interpret the language, culture, and cultural health care needs of these clients and to help the nurses better understand the cultural health needs of people from different cultures. The person employed to do this is called a ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cultural facilitator
cultural broker
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After teaching a client with acromegaly who is scheduled for a hypophysectomy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. "I will no longer need to limit my fluid intake after surgery." b. "I am glad no visible incision will result from this surgery." c. "I hope I can go back to wearing size 8 shoes instead of size 12." d. "I will wear slip-on shoes after surgery to limit bending over."
Which manifestation(s) are age-related changes that alter the respiratory system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Weakened cough b. Kyphosis c. Increased ciliary movement d. Decrease in body fluid e. Muscle weakness
A patient who has been taking a long-acting morphine to treat severe pain for a few months complains of constipation. The nurse anticipates which of the following will be prescribed for the patient?
A. Polycarbophil [FiberCon] B. Mineral oil C. Psyllium [Metamucil] D. Senna [Senokot]
Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate when a male client asks why he has to have a prostate exam when he is having difficulty voiding?
A) "Because urine comes from the area of the prostate, an exam can identify infection." B) "It is just standard procedure because the bladder and the prostate are close together." C) "If the prostate is enlarged, it can cause difficulty passing urine." D) "The tube coming from the bladder joins the tube coming from the prostate."