A nurse is taking care of an African American male, an Asian/Pacific Islander female, and a Caucasian teenager. When assessing the African American male, the nurse is aware of differences in this population
Which of the following assessment characteristics does the nurse need to be aware of for this client?
A) Lowest bone density
B) Pallor appears as ashen or gray
C) Inflammation is more detectable by visual means
D) Hair and scalp tend to be oily
B
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A client states, "I don't know why it is that I get so sick when I get the flu but my friend never seems to catch it." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "You must have a weaker system than your friend." 2. "Your friend probably takes better care of himself." 3. "The way you respond to illness has a lot to do with genetics as well as your environment." 4. "It has to do with genomics."
It is important for nurses to bridge the gap between practice and research to promote safe, evidence-based nursing care. One of the best ways to close this gap is by which of the following?
1. Extrapolate data from the electronic health record (EHR). 2. Write all patient data in the nurse's station notebook. 3. Analyze singular pieces of data and note its relevance to all patients. 4. Keep data that seem irrelevant from the research committee.
An older client is experiencing a change in mood. For which medications should the nurse assess as the possible cause of this client's cognitive change? Select all that apply.
1. Dexamethasone 2. Ketorolac 3. Fluconazole 4. Phenobarbital 5. Atenolol
A nurse understands that which type of exercise would be best for a child with juvenile arthritis?
a. Jogging b. Tennis c. Gymnastics d. Swimming in a heated pool