Which assessment technique do nurses use most often?
a. Palpation
b. Inspection
c. Percussion
d. Auscultation
ANS: B
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The Shared Governance committee is planning strategies for cultural competency when providing patient care. Which facets will the committee include when planning these strategies?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Health disparities B. Spatial factors C. Manners D. Dietary practices E. Insurance
What initial nursing action should be implemented when assisting a patient with dementia to dress?
a. Hand the patient her clothes and ask her to put them on. b. Hand the patient each article of clothing separately and ask her to put it on. c. Assist her with each article, giving specific instructions such as, "Put your arm in this hole." d. Put the patient's clothes on without assis-tance from the patient.
An infant with Hirschsprung's disease has a temporary colostomy. Which statement by the infant's mother indicates she understands how to care for the infant's colostomy at home?
a. "I need to be careful to check the skin around the colostomy for breakdown and be sure I keep it clean.". b. "I'll call my home health nurse if the colostomy bag needs to be changed.". c. "I'll call the doctor if I notice that the co-lostomy stoma is pink.". d. "I'll have my mother help me with the care of the colostomy.".
Which of the following is a crucial risk factor associated with being a victim of violence?
a. Being very extroverted b. Lacking social activities c. Living in poverty d. Possessing low self-esteem