An oncology nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a client of a different ethnic group than his own. Cultural awareness begins as he
A) understands his own cultural background, influences, and biases.
B) discovers his client's cultural background, influences, and biases.
C) appreciates the intersection of health and culture affecting his client.
D) ignores his and his client's beliefs and practices to focus on care delivery.
A
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The nurse is completing a newborn care class. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective if a new parent states:
1. "My baby may open his arms wide and pull her legs up to her tummy if she is passing gas." 2. "If my baby curls his toes downward when I stroke the sole of his foot, he is normal." 3. "When I put my finger in the palm of my daughter's hand, she will curl her fingers and hold on." 4. "I can get my baby to turn her head towards the right side if I lift her right arm over her head."
Because a woman's membranes ruptured 32 hours before delivery, the nurse should assess the newborn for signs of:
A) dehydration B) circulatory overload C) infection D) hyponatremia
The nurse is attempting to control bleeding in a patient with a profusely bleeding scalp wound. The most effective initial treatment of bleeding is to:
a. elevate the head. b. apply direct pressure. c. apply an ice pack. d. apply indirect pressure.
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What will be an ideal response?