The nurse is reviewing the temporal relationships of the Western society. Which should the nurse be mindful of when caring for clients of Western culture?
A. Present moment.
B. Future oriented.
C. Traditions of the past.
D. Flexible orientation.
Answer: B
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A client tells the nurse, "I'm a real freak. I'm a psychiatric patient, in and out of hospitals all the
time. None of my friends or relatives is crazy like this.". The reply that would help the client understand the prevalence of mental illness is a. "Comparing yourself with others has no real advantages.". b. "Mental illness affects 50% of the adult population in any given year.". c. "Nearly 50% of all people aged 15 to 55 years have had a psychiatric disorder at some time in their lives.". d. "You are not to blame for having a psychiatric illness. The important thing is to recognize your need for treatment.".
A client who is a victim of a penetrating trauma has bowel loops protruding through the abdominal wall. Which of these actions should the nurse take FIRST?
a. Administer narcotics if indicated by pain level expressed by the client. b. Cover the exposed intestine with saline-soaked gauze. c. Insert a large-bore intravenous (IV) access. d. Prepare the client for a peritoneal lavage procedure.
In the emergency department, the nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a hyphema. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "When I get home, I can lie flat in bed and turn from side to side." b. "For a few days, I cannot even read a book or watch television." c. "I will need to protect the eye with a patch and shield." d. "I need to stay on bedrest and will try not to make any sudden movement."
The body process over which people have most conscious control is
a. ingestion. b. digestion. c. metabolism. d. excretion.