The nurse is conducting an ear assessment for an Asian American patient. Which is an anticipated finding for this patient based on ethnicity?
1) Increased incidence of otitis media
2) Brown, wet, and sticky cerumen
3) Decreased risk for hearing loss
4) Dry, white, and flaky cerumen
ANS: 4
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What is the goal of nursing care for the patient with a chronic illness?
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A nurse is assigned to care for five patients. The nurse is concerned about the ability to care for this many patients. The nurse needs to
a. delegate one of the patients to someone else. b. prioritize the needs of the patients and de-termine the sickest patient. c. procrastinate and hope that someone will offer assistance. d. do the easiest patients first to allow more time for sicker patients.
Which of the following elements is included in the Canadian Nurses Association's Vision and Mission Statement?
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