The nurse was determined to become more culturally competent with at least one cultural group besides the nurse's own. What action would probably be most useful for professional practice?
A. Buy groceries from a small ethnic grocery store in the neighborhood.
B. Buy only items made outside the United States.
C. Learn conversational Spanish.
D. Move into an apartment house owned by a member of another ethnic group.
ANS: C
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A) treating thrombolysis. B) reducing platelet adhesiveness. C) decreasing cerebral edema. D) preventing cerebral vasospasms.
The patient is 66 inches in height weighing 200 pounds and newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment?
a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin
The nurse expects that a dopamine antagonist will be prescribed for a patient who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Metoclopramide (Reglan) B. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) C. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) D. Thiethylperazine (Torecan) E. Ondansetron (Zofran)
After S.B. stabilizes from this the brief episode of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), he stays in the
hospital for 72 hours, during which time his condition remains relatively stable. Before discharge, bilat eral short arm casts are applied. Arrangements have been made for him to go to his family home for recuperation. As you are evaluating discharge teaching for S.B., you would understand that further teaching would be required if he stated: a. "I will try to avoid blowing my nose for the next 2 weeks." b. "If I start vomiting, I will return to the hospital immediately." c. "If I do not move my bowels each day, I will take a Dulcolax." d. "Because a headache is expected, I can take aspirin for the pain."