Which definition of family is most inclusive and yet the simplest?
A) Families are the primary social agent in the promotion of health and well-being.
B) Families consist of two or more individuals who share a residence or live near one another.
C) Families possess some common emotional bond and engage in interrelated social positions, roles, and tasks.
D) Families are defined by the members.
Ans: D
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When working with immigrant and refugee families, what strategy by the nurse is likely to have the most positive impact?
A. Avoid anticipatory guidance and focus on immediate problems. B. Praise the families often for what they are doing well. C. Refer them to social services agencies that work with immigrants. D. Teach them the laws and customs regarding discipline in the United States.
All performance evaluations, whether formal or informal, should be based on appropriate standards of performance. In the context of a performance appraisal, which of the following are appropriate performance criteria? (Select all that apply.)
A) The manager's experience base B) The nurse's written job description C) The institution's policies and procedures D) Nursing standards of practice E) The nurse's career goals
The nurse assists with an educational program on bioterrorism. Symptoms of smallpox are discussed
The nurse would evaluate the participants as understanding the symptoms if they replied that the characteristic rash of smallpox typically first appears in which of the following places? a. Legs and feet b. Face and forearms c. Abdomen and perineum d. Neck and back
Based upon the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis, select the priority nursing diagnosis:
A) Hyperthermia B) Acute pain C) Diarrhea D) Nausea