According to the U.S. Office of Minority Health, poor health outcomes among African Americans are attributed to:
1. The belief among African Americans that prayer is more powerful than drugs
2. Poor compliance on the part of the African American patient
3. The genetic predisposition for illness found among African Americans
4. Discrimination, cultural barriers, and lack of access to health care
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A novice nurse is planning care for an older adult client with a wound infection and systemic blood infection. The nurse completes the plan of care and decides to complete which action to enhance the skill of critical thinking?
A) Discuss the plan with the physician. B) Request that the client review the plan. C) Request a review of the plan with the nurse's preceptor. D) Place the plan on the client's chart.
To best determine how a client copes with stressors, the nurse should ask which question?
1. "What do you do when you are confronted with a major change in your life?" 2. "Have you had many crises in your life?" 3. "Have you ever been seriously depressed or suicidal?" 4. "Do you turn to drugs or alcohol to help you cope with stressful events?"
In choosing a play activity for a 4-year-old recovering from cardiac surgery, the nurse would select:
a. Climbing on the jungle gym b. Stringing large beads on a string c. Playing hopscotch in the playroom d. Riding a rocking horse
When a 76-year-old client diagnosed with terminal cancer expresses hopelessness and despair to the nurse, the nurse should:
A) notify the physician. B) contact the religious leader at his church. C) encourage him to think positively. D) listen empathetically and attentively.