You overhear a colleague referring to a patient as the "Asian" in the emergency room. Using labels such as this when referring to people tends to reflect which of the following?
a. A caste system mentality of the colleague
b. Application of cultural competence by the colleague
c. Enhancement of social connectedness of the client
d. Personalization of the client
A
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The client with insulin-dependent type II diabetes and an HbA1c of 5.0% is planning to become pregnant soon. What anticipatory guidance should the nurse provide this client?
1. Insulin needs decrease in the first trimester and increase during the third trimester. 2. The risk of ketoacidosis decreases during the length of the pregnancy. 3. Vascular disease that accompanies diabetes slows progression. 4. The baby is likely to have a congenital abnormality because of the diabetes.
A grand mal seizure is best defined as
A) tonic. B) clonic. C) generalized. D) All of the above are correct.
Nurses understand that a major cause of personality disorders is:
A. Neurochemical imbalance. B. Genetics. C. Dysfunctional family relationships. D. Anoxia.
The client has skin lesions that have not responded to prescription drugs. He tells the nurse he has heard about some research going on with a new drug and questions why he can't take it. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "I know it is frustrating, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process is in place to ensure that drugs are safe." 2. "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has very strict rules about new drugs; it is important to be patient regarding the review/approval process." 3. "Your skin lesions really aren't that bad, but maybe the new drug will be available soon." 4. "Maybe you could contact the drug company about becoming involved in a clinical trial."