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.
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Rationale: The nurse should identify that most Western European Americans are present oriented and perceive the future as God's will. Older adults are held in positions of respect and are often cared for in the home instead of in nursing homes.
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A) Silver sulfadiazine 1% (Silvadene) water-soluble cream B) Mafenide acetate 10% (Sulfamylon) hydrophilic-based cream C) Silver nitrate 0.5% aqueous solution D) Acticoat
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During a home safety assessment, the nurse identifies that there are a number of hazards present. Of the following hazards that are noted by the nurse, which one represents the greatest risk for this client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
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