During an assessment, the patient states, "We rely on our large extensive family for moral support and help and we treat our elders with a great deal of respect. If someone gets sick, the family takes care of him"
The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following?
A) Acculturation
B) Cultural identity
C) Cultural competence
D) Linguistic competence
B
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A thorough understanding of how information is currently collected and processed is the starting point in performing a needs assessment. This is also known as which of the following?
1. Assessing internal environment 2. Assessing external environment 3. Planning for the change process 4. Implementing the new system
A patient is receiving intravenous vincristine [Oncovin]. The patient complains of pain at the IV insertion site. The nurse examines the site and notes an area of erythema and edema. What will the nurse do?
a. Change the IV site and notify the provider of the extravasation. b. Contact the provider to suggest using a different chemotherapeutic agent. c. Obtain an order for a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort. d. Slow the rate of infusion to reduce the patient's discomfort.
A patient with an allergy to iodine is scheduled to have diagnostic tests. For which test should the nurse notify the healthcare provider?
1. renal angiogram 2. renal scan 3. voiding cystogram 4. portable ultrasonic bladder scan
The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely assess?
1. Salivation, involuntary urination, and convulsions 2. Dilated pupils and increased blood pressure and heart rate 3. Pinpoint pupils, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate 4. Rapid breathing and cold, clammy skin