Family and visitors:
a. Affect the person's quality of life
b. Visit in the afternoon and evening
c. Use effective communication techniques
d. Need a doctor's order to visit
A
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The girls meet boys every day as school and they are too young to be looking for husbands." Which of the following would be the most appropriate response? A) "The Yangs are very different from us; maybe in time we can convince them that their practices are not right." B) "Every culture has its differences; I think it's valuable that the Yangs are keeping their cultural practices alive." C) "I know what you mean, I was thinking the same thing. You wouldn't catch me doing something similar with my teens." D) "I feel sorry for those girls; they must feel funny in those cultural costumes. Let's talk to the parents and tell them how teens in America feel about such things."
Which of the following statements best describes how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) differs from its many peer agencies?
a. It focuses primarily on prevention. b. It is a uniquely American approach to problem resolution. c. It responds to health emergencies. d. It uses years of experience as the basis for its actions.
A pregnant client with a history of drug use refuses testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), despite the recommendation of her nurse-midwife. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation?
Select all that apply. A) Refuse to treat the client. B) Do the testing anyway. C) Re-emphasize the importance of HIV testing. D) Offer counseling. E) Throughout the pregnancy, encourage the client to reconsider the decision not to be tested.
During deep palpation of the abdomen, the nurse identifies a soft, nontender, solid mass extending 2 to 3 cm below the right costal margin. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Refer the client for medical follow-up. B) Evaluate further for a problem with the spleen. C) Assess urinary output. D) Document the position of the liver.