The term dominant culture refers to the rules of the established or majority culture of any group, community, or organization that drive the assumptions that people make about (select all that apply)
A. Language
B. Religion
C. Medication administration
D. Behavior
E. Rituals
F. Social customs
G. Patient assessments
ANS: A, B, D, E, F
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a. "Let's look at ways to help you slow it down and think before acting.". b. "It might help to explore how you came to be that way–any ideas?" c. "I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about overreacting.". d. "It's good that you're showing readiness and motivation to change.".
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a. central nervous c. reproductive b. integumentary d. respiratory
A gerontological nurse is planning an educational program to discuss the current and anticipated nursing staffing needs of the future. What should be included in the presentation? Select all that apply.
1. More nurses will be needed to work in assisted living care settings. 2. The number of nursing homes has begun to increase over the last 10 years. 3. The number of nurses employed in hospital settings has increased since 1980. 4. Adding nurses has no impact on the long-term health of nursing home residents. 5. More complex nursing skills are needed to provide care in long-term care and rehabilitative care facilities.
A patient who is taking methotrexate for RA sees the primary care NP for an annual physical examination. The patient's alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and AGT are elevated. The NP should:
a. decrease the dose of methotrexate. b. recheck ALT and AGT levels in 2 weeks. c. contact the patient's rheumatologist to discuss discontinuing the drug. d. counsel the patient not to take acetaminophen while taking methotrexate.