A nurse implements nursing interventions considering the uniqueness of the person's culture. The practice is called cultural:
a. Diversity
b. Knowledge
c. Competence
d. Awareness
C
Providing care based on the uniqueness of the client's cultural norms and values is one of the four guiding principles of culturally competent nursing care.
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A civilian patient admitted with frostbite burns to her feet is receiving pain medication and fluid replacement and is being monitored for any signs of organ dysfunction. What rationale would the nurse provide for this conservative management?
1. Frostbite injuries are not as serious as thermal or chemical burns. 2. The extent of the injury is not obvious. 3. Little is known about other methods to treat frostbite. 4. Aggressive frostbite management is only done in specialty military hospitals.
In the implementation step of the nursing process, a nurse is to utilize certain activities to be effective in the care of a client. Which activity is the priority?
A) Reassess client's needs. B) Document nursing care. C) Prioritize evaluation of care. D) Differentiate between subjective and objective data.
The client's serum digoxin level is 3.0 ng/mL. What does the nurse know about this serum digoxin level?
a. It is in the high (elevated) range. b. It is in the low (decreased) range. c. It is within the normal range. d. It is in the low average range.
The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client, diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, who is prescribed daily prednisone. Which parental statement regarding administration of this drug indicates correct understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?
1. "I will administer this medication between meals." 2. "I will administer this medication at bedtime." 3. "I will administer this medication one hour before meals." 4. "I will administer this medication with meals."