Which of the following phrases best defines culture?
a. A dominant group within a society
b. A shared system of beliefs, values, and behaviors
c. One's values are replaced by the values of the dominant culture
d. Categories are based on specific physical characteristics
Ans: b. A shared system of beliefs, values, and behaviors
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When using the gathering and planning phase of developing a budget, the nurse manager would expect to find
a. financial objectives of the organization. b. environmental assessment. c. scheduled budget items. d. monitoring of progress.
A middle-aged woman has Cushing's disease associated with hyperplasia of both adrenal glands. Which of the following does NOT normally occur in this condition?
A. Microadenoma of the pituitary gland B. High levels of ACTH in the blood C. High level of cortisol in the blood D. High level of catecholamines (epinephrine-norepinephrine) in the blood
Which family will most likely have the most difficulty coping with an ill child?
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