A nurse is reviewing the results of lipid screening with a male patient. The nurse should explain, "The goal is to have your bad cholesterol number no more than _____ times your good cholesterol number."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
5
Rationale: In males, the goal is a ratio of LDL to HDL that is no greater than 5.
Global Rationale: In males, the goal is a ratio of LDL to HDL that is no greater than 5.
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A) Try to learn as much as she can know about other cultures. B) Arrange to provide care for patients whose cultures are similar to her own. C) Try to identify the cultures that have the healthiest approach to life. D) Explain her own culture to patients and their families whenever possible.
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1. Measure vital signs. 2. Orient the patient between seizures. 3. Prevent chilling with warmed bed linens. 4. Ensure an intravenous access line is available.
During a class on newborn care given at a local health department, a nursing student asks the participants to practice with baby dolls. Which step of promoting effective education is the student using?
a. Eliciting performance b. Assessing performance c. Enhancing retention and transfer of knowledge d. Gaining attention
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding communication?
A. Clear verbal communication is important for a patient who has vision loss. B. A patient with cognitive impairment may have trouble communicating the patient's needs. C. The nursing assistant can communicate the same way with any patient, no matter the patient's age and life experiences. D. Observing a patient's body language will help the nursing assistant communicate more effectively.