Beliefs about the causes of pain and illness vary among cultures. In the United States (Western culture), pain and illness are generally attributed to:
A) Economic class
B) Psychological influences
C) Physiologic causes
D) Sociocultural factors
C
Feedback: Usually, Americans believe that pain and illness arise from physical causes.
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Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Consult with the health care provider be-cause the dose is too high. b. Check the client's kidney function tests before administering the drug. c. Ask the pharmacist to recommend another histamine receptor agonist. d. Give the medication as ordered and mon-itor for effectiveness.
The client's oral temperature is 37.1° C. Which should the nurse implement?
1. Administer acetaminophen 650 mg. 2. Offer the client an additional blanket. 3. Report that the client is normotensive. 4. Compare this with the client's baseline.
In a qualitative study, which is true about the definition of research concepts?
a. They are measureable variables that help illustrate theoretical concepts. b. They are often defined or described as a result of the study. c. They are written to provide a concise measure of theoretical concepts. d. They must be clearly described to proceed with the study.
Select the drug class that has a decreased pharmacological effect as a result of the concurrent use of barbiturates.
A. Multivitamins B. Proton pump inhibitors C. Oral anticoagulants D. None of the above