A nurse is running a psychoeducational group on self-esteem. A client asks, "Where does self-esteem come from?" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "A combination of factors influences the development and maintenance of one's self-esteem over the life span."
B) "An individual's self-esteem is largely determined by factors outside of his or her control."
C) "Self-esteem is established in childhood and remains relatively fixed throughout life."
D) "An individual's parents are the single largest contributor to his or her self-esteem."
A
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a. Influenza b. Inactivated polio vaccine c. Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis d. Hepatitis B
Which of the following things must nurses do first in order to provide culturally sensitive care to children and families?
a. assess the cultural background and beliefs of the family b. study various cultures to gain knowledge of their core beliefs c. recognize how their attitudes are influenced by their own values and beliefs and be aware of these values and beliefs d. spend time observing and listening to people of the various cultures that they will come into contact with in their work as nurses
Comparing the effects of oral and topical sympathomimetic agents, the nurse tells the patient
a. "The duration of action is longer for topical agents." b. "Systemic effects are more of a problem with oral agents." c. "Oral agents work more rapidly." d. "Topical agents are completely safe and therefore should be used by most patients."
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A. Blood glucose level 210 mg/dL B. Blood pressure 180/90 mmHg C. Extremities are cool D. Respiratory rate 14 and regular E. Hyperactive bowel sounds