When a tpatient states, "I only want an American doctor," the patient is expressing cultural
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Relativity
C) Pervasiveness
D) Superiority
Ans: A
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a. "Have you tried to feed the baby more often?" b. "Infant sleep patterns vary widely, with some infants sleeping only 2 to 3 hours at a time." c. "It is helpful to keep a record of your baby's eating, waking, sleeping, and elimination patterns and to come back in a week to discuss them." d. "This infant is difficult. It is important for you to identify what is bothering the baby."
A pedophile tells the nurse, "I feel so guilty and shameful over molesting a child. My family will be so disgusted with me. I could save them from embarrassment if I were gone." What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Set limits on the patient's disclosures. b. Further assess the patient's suicidality. c. Administer a PRN medication for anxiety. d. Explore the patient's feelings of guilt and shame.
Mr. Stiff has a paralysis of his right leg, for which his doctor cannot find a physiologic cause. You suspect that the patient will be diagnosed with:
A) Conversion disorder B) Hypochondriac disorder C) Somatization disorder D) Malingering
The nurse is planning to meet with several community members during a health fair. Which nursing activity exemplifies the core competency patient-centered care?
A. Attend a continuing education program on clean water initiatives. B. Evaluate the effectiveness of weight reduction strategies. C. Provide smoking cessation classes and literature. D. Increase the hours for the healthcare providers to see patients.