Healthcare workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are being responsive to the health believes and practices of these patients. What important aspect of Nursing professional practice are they exhibiting?
A. Autonomy
B. Accountability
C. Cultural competence
D. Leadership
C. Cultural competence
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A young adult patient whose family history contains many first- and second-degree relatives who have had colon cancer wants to know if yearly colonoscopies would be a good idea. The best response by the nurse would be to encourage the patient to
a. ask the physician about the colonoscopies. b. not worry because risks are low at his or her age. c. search for a company to provide screening. d. talk to the doctor about genetic screening.
What is the most important assessment question to ask a patient before administering intravenous metoclopramide (Reglan)?
a. "Are you being treated for depression?" b. "Is your type 1 diabetes well controlled?" c. "Do you have a gastric or duodenal ulcer?" d. "Are you taking aspirin or any aspirin-containing products?"
Which of the following teaching topics is an example of health maintenance and promotion and illness prevention?
1. Glucose monitoring at home 2. Living with rheumatoid arthritis 3. Stress management's impact on depression 4. What to expect after hip replacement surgery
The patient and the nurse discuss the need for sleep. After the discussion, the patient is able to state factors that hinder sleep. Which statements indicate that the patient has a good understanding of sleep? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Drinking coffee at 7 PM could interrupt my sleep." b. "Worry about work can disrupt my sleep." c. "Exercising 2 hours before bedtime can decrease relaxation." d. "Changing the time of day that I eat dinner can disrupt sleep." e. "Taking an antacid can decrease sleep." f. "Staying up late for a party can interrupt sleep patterns."