A nurse in a large metropolitan city enjoys working in a health clinic that primarily serves Hispanic patients. What does this statement imply about the nurse?
A) The nurse's knowledge and skills are not adequate to care for patients with acute illnesses.
B) The nurse respects and values providing culturally competent care.
C) The nurse is attempting to overcome cultural blindness.
D) This employment makes the nurse feel superior to a minority group of people.
B
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A) Hyperkalemic acidosis B) Colon obstruction C) Ureteral obstruction D) Gangrene of the ilium
The nurse is planning care for a grieving client. All of the following would be appropriate expected outcomes for this care, EXCEPT:
a. verbalize feelings of grief. b. share grief with significant others. c. accept the loss. d. speak about the deceased only once a week.
Regularly use an alcohol hand cleaner to prevent infection with Clostridium difficile.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)