A nurse is caring for a client who has frequent visitors. The client informs the nurse that he belongs to a communal family. Which are characteristics of a communal family?
A) Several people living together and sharing work
B) Unmarried individuals living together
C) Intimate partners of the same sex living together
D) Children living with paid caregivers temporarily
A
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A nurse in an oral surgery practice is working with a patient scheduled for removal of an abscessed tooth. When providing discharge education, the nurse should recommend which of the following actions?
A) Rinse the mouth with alcohol before bedtime for the next 7 days. B) Use warm saline to rinse the mouth as needed. C) Brush around the area with a firm toothbrush to prevent infection. D) Use a toothpick to dislodge any debris that gets lodged in the socket.
What type of cultural concern is the most likely deterrent to many women seeking pre-natal care?
a. Religion b. Modesty c. Ignorance d. Belief that physicians are evil
Equivalent measures for 8 oz are
A. 300 mL and 1 pt. B. 1 c and 240 mL. C. 1 pt and 240 mL. D. dr 3 and 1 c.
"Doctor shopping," which is common among patients with somatoform disorders, suggests to a nurse that a patient:
a. is denying the psychological component of the illness. b. cannot be successfully treated on an outpatient basis. c. uses rationalization to cope with anxiety aroused by the physical symptoms. d. has chosen to display symptoms of a physical illness to avoid responsibilities.