A male patient with advanced leukemia is responding poorly to treatment. The nurse finds the patient tearful and trying to express his feelings, but he is clearly having difficulty. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) Tell him that she'll leave for now but she'll be back in while.
B) Offer to call pastoral care.
C) Ask if he would like her to sit with him while he collects his thoughts.
D) Tell him that she can understand how he's feeling.
C
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1. quasi-experimental analysis 2. statistical analysis 3. data analysis 4. reduction analysis
A newborn was measured by the nurse and found to be 20 inches long. The mother asks if her baby's size is normal for a term birth. The nurse Answer:
a. "No, the normal length of a term infant is 13 to 15 inches" b. "Yes, the normal length of a term infant is 19 to 21.5 inches" c. "No, the normal length of a term infant is 12 to 13 inches" d. "Yes, the normal length of a term infant is 20 to 23 inches"
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a. The individual. b. The family. c. The nurse. d. The healthcare worker.
When working with immigrant populations, nurses should take into account which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Their own background, beliefs, and knowledge may be significantly different from those of the people receiving care. 2. Language barriers may interfere with efforts to provide assistance. 3. Certain risk factors may be present for a given population. 4. Certain groups may use non-traditional healing practices.