Manuel Ibo, a 25-year-old unmarried Nigerian with diagnosed hypertension, is admitted to your unit for uncontrolled hypertension. Both his mother and his father are with him on admission
You note a dynamic relationship in the family structure between Mr. Ibo, his father, and his mother. Based on your cultural knowledge, you recognize that the family structure in many Nigerian American and Nigerian families is:
A.
Matriarchal.
B.
Communal.
C.
Patriarchal.
D.
Individualistic.
ANS: C
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a. Intestinal cramping and diarrhea b. Slowed intestinal movement and constipation c. Regular bowel movements d. The need for laxatives
A client is seen at the ambulatory care clinic for a routine physical examination
During the examination, the client discusses having gained more than 25 pounds in the past year despite not changing the level of activity or dietary intake. What response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "You must be eating more than you realize." 2. "Do you think increasing exercise might help you with your excessive weight gain?" 3. "Tell me about any changes in your stress levels." 4. "This weight gain is likely the result of aging."
In providing care to the client with dysphasia, which of these actions should the nurse take?
a. Continue to provide explanations before doing anything. b. Encourage a family member to stay with the client as often as possible. c. Plan care around rehabilitation activities to improve speech. d. Speak only when absolutely necessary, to avoid confusion for the client.
Transformational leadership, as compared to transactional leadership, involves which of the following ideas?
A. Unit goals set by a manager, not the staff, and discouragement of change B. Leaders motivating employees with re-wards for accomplishing tasks C. Belief in a hierarchical organizational structure and lack of staff participation in decision making D. Empowerment of staff and encouragement of change