Health disparities are unequal burdens of disease morbidity and mortality rates experienced by racial and ethnic groups that are often exacerbated by which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Bias
B. Stereotyping
C. Prejudice
D. Competent communication
A, B, C
Poor provider-patient communication contributes to disparity.
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Which conclusion is most appropriate for the nurse to make regarding this assessment data? A. The child is at an expected weight. B. The child is over expected weight. C. The child is seriously overweight. D. The child is underweight for age.
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1. "It is not unusual for women to develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy." 2. "Most women don't have any problem until after they've delivered." 3. "If your mother had hemorrhoids, you will get them too. Get used to the idea." 4. "If you get hemorrhoids, you probably will need surgery to get rid of them."
What independent nursing action can be used to facilitate sleep in hospitalized clients who are on bedrest?
A) Administering prescribed sleep medications B) Changing the bed with fresh linens C) Encouraging naps during the daytime D) Giving a back massage
A patient with a history of insomnia has been taking 15 mg of chlordiazepoxide (Librium) at bedtime for the past year. The patient reports having difficulty falling asleep and wakes up frequently during the night
The most appropriate nursing diagnosis to consider is: a. disturbed sleep pattern related to anxiety. b. moderate anxiety related to disturbed sleep pattern. c. insomnia related to tolerance to chlordiazepoxide (Librium). d. thought disorder related to intolerance of chlordiazepoxide (Librium).