A patient tells the nurse that the only thing that helps him sleep is a glass of warm milk
The nurse caring for the patient insists that this practice is a myth and tries to convince the patient that reading a book will help to make him sleepy. What is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Cultural pervasiveness
B) Cultural superiority
C) Stereotyping
D) Ethnocentrism
Ans: D
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What is the most important component in being well organized and increasing productivity on the unit?
A) Adequate resources B) A well-trained staff C) A well-thought-out plan D) Time to carry out your duties
Which describes the mechanism of action of corticosteroids on the inflammatory response?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Suppress the release of histamine B. Inhibit certain functions of phagocytes C. Inhibit the release of C-Reactive protein D. Inhibit the biosynthesis of prostaglandins E. Inhibit certain functions of lymphocytes
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a right hip replacement. For which position is the nurse attempting to achieve when a pillow is placed between the legs during turning?
a. Flexion of the knees b. Abduction of the thighs c. Adduction of the hip joint d. Hyperextension of the knees