The nurse is caring for a postpartal client of Hmong descent who immigrated to the United States 5 years ago. The client asks for the regular hospital menu because American food tastes best
The nurse assesses this response to be related to which of the following cultural concepts? 1. Acculturation
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Enculturation
4. Stereotyping
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Explanation: 1. Acculturation (assimilation) is the correct assessment because the client adapted to a new cultural norm in terms of food choices.
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1. "Void into this sterile cup without touching the inside of the cup." 2. "Be sure to wipe from back to front after you have a bowel movement." 3. "Call the clinic if you develop nausea and vomiting or constipation." 4. "Decrease your fluid intake for a few days, but eat a lot of vegetables."
The client lives so completely in a world of his own that they he is unable to recognize reality, relate to others, or cope with life's demands. This client is considered:
a. Exotic b. Anorectic c. Neurotic d. Psychotic
The nurse warns a group of college students that atherosclerotic plaque begins to occur after the age of:
a. 18. b. 20. c. 25. d. 30.
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She tells the nurse that she is concerned because her son does not take responsibility for completing and handing in his school assignments on time, and his teacher has given him several warnings for missing homework. The best nurse's response for the mother is: Select all answers that apply. A) "At 8 years, your child can internalize rules, so it's important to allow him to be responsible for his missing homework and to accept the consequences of his behavior." B) "As a parent, you should refrain from rescuing your child from the consequences of his behavior and allow him to learn a valuable lesson from them." C) "Seven-year-old children are not ready to accept the consequences of their actions and need to be constantly reminded of their responsibilities such as completing homework." D) "A typical discipline strategy instituted at this stage of development is having the child take time-out in a specific location, which could include focusing on homework at this time."