Studies have shown that details of a woman's birth experience are long-term memories. Which of the following was found to be least influential in determining the long-term satisfaction of the woman with her birth process?
A) Pain and interventions associated with the birth process
B) Degree of control over what is happening to her
C) Participation in the decisions about her care
D) The way she is treated by attending professionals
A
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A nurse manager is evaluating staff members on their cultural competence. Which action best demonstrates this characteristic?
A. Attends workshops on cultural diversity and health practices B. Participates in community health events with minority populations C. Plans care with the family members within their cultural beliefs D. Uses family members as interpreters to make them feel important
The need for belonging cannot be met unless which of the following has been met?
1. The need for esteem and self-actualization 2. The need for safety 3. The need for self-esteem 4. The need for safety and physiological needs
The nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to a homeless patient. Which of the following statements concerning PPD testing is true?
A) A positive reaction indicates that the patient has active tuberculosis (TB). B) A positive reaction indicates that the patient has been exposed to the disease. C) A negative reaction always excludes the diagnosis of TB. D) The PPD can be read within 12 hours after the injection.
The nurse completes medication education with a patient who receives propranolol (Inderal). The nurse evaluates the education as effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I must take my pulse every day and call my doctor if it is higher than 100." 2. "I must call my doctor if my anxiety increases and I start worrying again." 3. "I must take my pulse every day and call my doctor if it is less than 60." 4. "I must call my doctor if I lose more than three pounds a week."