When a group of people with biological similarities share similar physical characteristics such as skin color, hair color or texture, and facial features, the nurse identifies this as:
a. culture c. heritage
b. ethnicity d. race
D
A race is a group of people who share biological similarities that have similar physical characteristics such as skin color, hair color or texture, and facial features. Ethnicity and race often overlap because the cultural and biological commonalities support each other, reinforcing a sense of cohesiveness.
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a. assisting the client to eat an adequate amount of food to maintain nutrition. b. enhancing the effects of chemotherapy by encouraging mild activity. c. improving the mental state of the client by using mental imagery. d. protecting the client from infection and bleeding.
What constraints may prevent an older widow from engaging in sexual activity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Older women outnumber older adult men by 4:1. b. There is an expectation that men should initiate contact. c. Display of sexual interest is considered improper. d. Older women do not desire sexual expression. e. Older women associate sexual activity with marriage.
If a patient is having a hypoglycemic episode, which of the following choices would be best to give first if the patient is able to swallow?
a. Diet cola b. Coffee (caffeine) c. Orange juice d. An antidiabetic pill
The nurse is teaching a new mother the proper techniques for breastfeeding her newborn. Which is a recommended guideline that should be implemented?
A) Wash the hands and breasts thoroughly prior to breastfeeding. B) Stroke the nipple against the baby's chin to stimulate wide opening of the baby's mouth. C) Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple and areola. D) When finished the mother can break the suction by firmly pulling the baby's mouth away from the nipple.