The nurse is assessing a client's ethnicity. Which statement should the nurse recognize reflects an American subculture?
A. "I am of Irish descent."
B. "I am Chinese American."
C. "I am multiethnic."
D. "I am British."
Answer: B
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A) Escherichia coli B) Probenecid C) Protozoans D) Pseudomonas
A competent older adult patient has a living will stating that resuscitation and heroic life support measures are to be avoided. The family members are not supportive of this directive. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Place the document on the chart. 2. Contact the Social Services department. 3. Notify the hospital attorney. 4. Explain to the patient that the conflict could invalidate the document.
When prescribing griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient or parent to:
1. Mix the griseofulvin with ice cream before administering 2. Take the griseofulvin until the tinea clears, in approximately 4 to 5 weeks 3. Shampoo with baby shampoo daily while taking the griseofulvin 4. Griseofulvin is best absorbed if ingested with a high-fat food.
A nurse is caring for a patient awaiting test results that will indicate whether the patient has cancer. Which communication would be most helpful initially to facilitate a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
a. "I'm sure this must be a difficult time. It may be most helpful for you to focus on the development of new drugs and other therapies.". b. "How sad and frightened you must feel right now. Do you have any family or friends that are good support systems for you that I might call?" c. "I am trying to imagine how you feel. If you spend this time making sure all your affairs are in order, it will give you more of a sense of control over the situation.". d. "This is a time of uncertainty for you and your family. I sense that you are quite anxious and in disbelief. I'd like to talk to you about how you're feeling.".