Which of these factors related to a client's orientation to time may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status?
a. Scheduled appointments may be missed.
b. Medications may not be administered as scheduled.
c. Preventive health care may be neglected.
d. Exercise programs may not be followed.
B
European Americans are generally future oriented and are cognizant of the time at which certain things begin or end, while Asian Americans are oriented to the past, and Native Americans and African Americans are oriented to the present. These cultural differences in time orientation can affect such aspects as taking medications on a prescribed schedule or keeping follow-up appointments with health care providers.
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A) much longer to reduce the concentration of the hormone by one half. B) shorter because only a little of the hormone has to be used up to reduce the concentration. C) dependent on which drugs were in the blood system holding on to the hormone. D) dependent on the liver to carry the hormone to its designated target organ.
Which nursing behavior is an example of an innovative practice?
1. Facilitating a group therapy session for small groups of patients 2. Displaying unit information on bulletin boards in the nursing lounge 3. Planting a community garden with patients and having a cooking class 4. Having patients line up at the medication cart at 9:00 a.m. for their morning meds
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What is the best plan by the nurse with regard to giving the client his oral medications? 1. Notify the diagnostic department and request orders. 2. Notify the physician and request orders. 3. Administer the oral agents immediately after the test. 4. Administer the oral agents with a sip of water before the test.
All of the following are causes of wandering except
a. the client is looking for something b. it is a remedy for pain and suffering c. the client is looking for a place to lie down d. the client wants to exercise his or her legs