View pain as a sign of illness
A. Older Anglo-Saxon Americans and Irish
B. Jewish and Italians
C. African Americans
D. Arab Americans
Answer: C. African Americans
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A) Urine clear without sediment at 40 mL/hr B) Oozing blood from all intravenous sites C) All vital signs within expected parameters for pregnancy D) Absence of elevated protein in urine or serum
What symptoms will the nurse instruct the patient taking octreotide (Sandostatin) to report to the health care provider?
A) Abdominal pain B) Alteration in consciousness C) Changes in vision D) Muscle cramps
An adult patient has tested positive tuberculosis (TB). While engaging in patient teaching, the nurse should explain to the patient that he should implement what to prevent spreading the infection?
A) Cover the mouth when coughing B) Take isoniazid (INH) as prescribed C) The patient will remain infectious until 1 week of continuous medication D) Family members need not be treated
The nurse is examining the oral cavity of an elderly client with complaints of mouth soreness. Red, cracked skin is noted at each corner of the mouth
Which of the following findings is most consistent with this client's condition? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client states, "I have an appointment next week to get some better fitting dentures.". 2. Red blood cell count is 6.2 million/ mm3. 3. The healthcare provider has diagnosed the client with cheilitis. 4. The client suffered from a cerebrovascular accident last May. 5. The result of the culture of the drainage is that candida albicans is present.