A patient is admitted from the emergency department. The nurse notices that the patient and family are anxious. During the admission process the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Stereotype the patient concerning his or her admission diagnosis.
B. Disregard racial differences in the physical qualities of the patient.
C. Provide a thorough explanation of the purpose of each assessment.
D. Provide a thorough explanation of the steps of each assessment.
E. Continue to ask questions, even if the interview obviously makes the patient and family members uncomfortable.
C, D
Remember that patients will have cultural differences. Nurses must be culturally aware and avoid stereotyping on the basis of gender and race. However, it is very important for nurses to recognize common disorders for ethnic populations.
You might also like to view...
The pediatric nurse completes an assessment on all patients assigned during evening shift at the hospital. Which patient assessment requires immediate intervention?
a. Toddler with an axillary temperature of 99 ° F b. School-age child with widening pulse pressure c. Infant pulse rate of 100 beats per minute d. Adolescent with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
A patient has been brought into the Emergency Department via ambulance with resuscitation efforts being performed. It is unlikely that the patient will survive the severe injuries sustained
Two adult children of the patient are present and are requesting to be with the patient at this time. What is the best response by the nurse? A) "I don't think you should see your loved one like this. Wouldn't you rather remember him the way he was?" B) "Our hospital doesn't allow more than one family member in with a patient. One of you can come in and one of you will have to wait in the waiting area." C) "You may come in with your parent and I will have someone stay with you to explain what is happening." D) "I have been through this many times and I promise you, it is a sight that you don't want to remember."
Which of the following is best defined as a laborer whose principal employment is in agriculture on a seasonal basis, who has been so employed within the past 24 months, and who establishes for the purpose of such employment a temporary abode?
a. Seasonal farm worker b. Migrant farm worker c. Transient worker d. Share cropper
When the nurse researcher informs the participant that his identity will not be linked with the information that is collected, the researcher is ensuring the participant's:
A) anonymity. B) protection from harm. C) ability to withdraw. D) confidentiality.