An endoscopy is an examination of the interior of the body by means of various types of rigid or flexible tubular instruments that are named according to the part of the body they are designed to examine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which is least likely to be true about working with an interpreter?
a. An interpreter may be needed even when the nurse speaks the same language as the client. b. When working with interpreters, the nurse should avoid using technical terms or metaphors. c. A client's young granddaughter who speaks English fluently would make the best interpreter because she is familiar with and loves the client. d. The nurse should face the client, rather than the interpreter.
Which cultural considerations should a nurse identify as reflective of Western European Americans?
1. They are present-time oriented and perceive the future as God's will. 2. They value youth, and older adults are commonly placed in nursing homes. 3. They are at high risk for alcoholism, because of a genetic predisposition. 4. They are future oriented and practice preventive health care.
Which technique is used with some intramuscular drug injections but not with subcutaneous or intradermal drug injections?
a. Ensuring the site selected is appropriate for injection b. Cleansing the selected site before inserting the needle c. Aspirating the syringe before injecting the drug solution d. Checking for allergic or sensitivity reactions to the injection
The mother brings her infant to the clinic due to ear pain. The infant has a fever of 102°F, and the mother has the infant tightly swaddled in layers of blankets to sweat out the fever. The nurse plans to teach this mother How to:
1. Spongewith cool water to reduce fever. 2. Encourage the intake of solid foods. 3. Take an accurate temperature. 4. Dress an infant with a fever.