The "Dark Period of Nursing" when convalescent patients, prostitutes, prisoners, and drunkards provided hospital nursing care occurred during the:
a. Reformation. c. Middle Ages.
b. Crusades. d. Early Christian era.
A
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A new mother with a 6-hour-old infant calls the nursing station complaining that her baby is so cold he is shivering. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Bring warm blankets to wrap the baby in. B. Encourage the mother to feed him a warmed bottle. C. Perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment. D. Set the room temperature higher.
When a society's sociopolitical climate is enriched by varied ideas, viewpoints, problem-solving approaches, and increased tolerance, these outcomes are considered to be positive results of:
a. acculturation b. cultural assimilation c. cultural diversity d. ethnocentrism
An 18-year-old male presents with complaints of a penile discharge and dysuria for 3 days. The most likely potential diagnosis is probably:
A) Sexually transmitted disease (STD). B) Orchitis. C) Spermatocele.