A Hispanic nurse is assisting a Hispanic patient with health care decision-making. This nurse is functioning in the role of:
a. Advocate c. Cultural broker
b. Educator d. Case manager
C
Cultural brokering is a process or series of interactions that bridge, link, or mediate communications between groups or persons of differing cultural backgrounds for the purpose of reducing conflict or producing change. Nurses can serve as cultural brokers between the patient and health care system if they have experience with the specific cultural group, are trusted and respected by the community, and have intimate knowledge of the values, beliefs, and health care practices of the cultural group.
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A) encourage the patient to get into the semi-Fowler position. B) hang another IV bag with medication using an IV pump. C) plan to administer oral terbutaline. D) dilute the medication with saline before adding it to the IV bag.
Which would be an appropriate source for a nurse to look for financial support when developing a nursing center? Select all that apply
a. Grant funding b. Charitable organizations c. Private pledges d. Foundations
As the need and possible implementation of various methods for certification are discussed and debated, it's important that the ultimate results are what? (Select all that apply.)
A) There is an improvement of nurse competency. B) The client is protected. C) The skills of the nurse are sure and trustworthy. D) The quality of health care is improved. E) There is agreement among all parties.
The nurse knows that the disaccharide maltose is found in which of the following foods?
A) Infant Formulas B) Maple Syrup C) Milk Products D) Unaged Cheese