When giving care to your patient it is important to consider
A) maintaining the institutional routine.
B) that all patients need a bath in the morning.
C) the patient's preferences and needs for sleeping and resting.
D) all of the above
Answer: C
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1. An 82-year-old woman with middle-stage dementia 2. A 73-year-old woman living in a poor neighborhood 3. A 70-year-old man with the recent diagnosis of heart disease 4. An 89-year-old man living with a mentally ill family member
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1. Most people quit smoking several times before they are successful. 2. Bupropion (Zyban) is effective when used alone to decrease cravings. 3. A piece of nicotine gum should be chewed for 5 minutes of every waking hour. 4. Use of a nicotine patch is considered safe for anyone who has smoked regularly.
Rana, a 32-year-old G5, TPAL 4004 woman is in early labor with her sister as a support person. The perinatal nurse would demonstrate cultural sensitivity by:
A) Asking Rana about her need for an interpreter B) Asking about her preference for hot/cold liquids during labor C) Asking about her pain management options D) Asking Rana about her preferences for touch as part of her care during labor