Which behavior would the nurse anticipate when working with an individual with low literacy?
a. Asking for additional clarification of materials
b. Requesting to read the information later
c. Having a high level of motivation
d. Being overly dependent on others
B
Individuals with a limited literacy may have a limited vocabulary and general knowledge and do not ask for clarification. They may focus on details and deal in literal or concrete concepts versus abstract concepts. They may select responses on a survey without necessarily understanding them and may be unable to understand math. They may have a low motivation to engage in learning or may drop subtle clues that they cannot read by stating they will look at information later or take it home.
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Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. "It is a good habit to get into while you are young and can develop good habits." B. "Most people in this country have a serious deficiency of vitamins and folic acid." C. "Neural tube defects occur so early that you might not know you are even pregnant." D. "There are no foods that contain folic acid so you have to take a supplement."
While assessing a patient with mental illness, the nurse realizes that the number of people in need of mental health services is:
a. one in three. b. one in five. c. one in eight. d. one in ten.
Martha is a gravida 3, para 2 whose last child was born 5 years ago. She attended child-birth preparation classes with her first pregnancy. Which educational class would be most appropriate for her?
a. Early pregnancy class b. Refresher course c. Infant care classes d. Postpartum classes
When assessing the body alignment of a patient while he or she is standing, the nurse is aware that
a. When observed posteriorly, the hips and shoulders form an "S" pattern. b. When observed laterally, the spinal curves align in a reversed "S" pattern. c. The arms should be crossed over the chest or in the lap. d. The feet should be close together with toes pointed out.