MC An important component in a cultural assessment of a group is to: (Select all that apply.)
A. Talk and interview members of the group.
B. Look for similarities in one's own group.
C. Come prepared with prior research done on the group.
D. Ask personal questions about the group.
E. Acknowledge the group's reliance on alternative therapies.
A. Talk and interview members of the group.
B. Look for similarities in one's own group.
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a. Not asking personal questions b. Having a nonjudgmental attitude c. Including the family d. Promising the patient not to tell anyone
An older patient with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the patient can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the patient?
1. Sign up for a Tai Chi class. 2. Yoga has been found to be helpful. 3. Avoid spinal manipulation therapy. 4. Talk with your doctor about getting a prescription for vitamins.
The patient diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) asks the nurse about treatment options. The nurse is aware that various treatment options exist, including: (Select all that apply.)
a. bone marrow transplantation. b. peripheral stem cell transplantation. c. injection of monoclonal antibodies. d. radiation therapy. e. high-dose continuous antibiotic therapy.
To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the nurse will:
1. decrease the client's protein intake two days before and two days after treatment. 2. hydrate the client intravenously during and for 2 hours after the infusion. 3. discontinue the infusion if there is any concern about a potential increase in levels of BUN. 4. limit oral fluids during infusion.