The nurse is providing care to a woman in a culturally diverse setting. Which statement represents cultural competence?
1. Always teach with direct eye contact.
2. English is used as the primary language for teaching.
3. Explain alternative therapies that might be acceptable in light of the woman’s cultural beliefs.
4. The woman of another culture should adopt Western values.
3. Explain alternative therapies that might be acceptable in light of the woman’s cultural beliefs.
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The legal standard of care for a nurse's actions is defined as
a. minimal competency under the Nurse Practice Act. b. the ability to distinguish what is right or wrong for the patient. c. the demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of policies and procedures. d. providing reasonable, prudent care comparable to that of like practitioners.
In which situation would a "meeting before the meeting" be advisable?
1. The nurse is managing a standing committee on the unit. 2. The nurse is meeting with a social group to establish a plan for weight loss by walking. 3. The nurse has written information to distribute to members before the meeting. 4. The nurse expects the disagreement that started in the last meeting to carry over into this meeting.
A client who has paralysis following a car accident is experiencing dyspraxia. Which of the following describes this condition?
A) Difficulty speaking B) Difficulty swallowing C) Difficulty performing coordinated movements D) Emotional lability
____________________ may be placed on the legs after surgery to prevent blood clots.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).