A nursing student wants to be able to communicate with clients who speak other languages. While enrolled in nursing school, the student learns four of the top spoken languages
These languages would most likely be which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Spanish d. Arabic
b. Russian e. Mandarin Chinese
c. Hindi f. Japanese
A, C, D, E
Today, Mandarin Chinese tops the list of most spoken language with approximately 1 billion speakers.
The next most often spoken languages are Spanish, numbering 329 million; English, 328 million;
Arabic, 221 million; and Hindi, 182 million.
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a. an aortic aneurysm. b. normal pulsation. c. a renal artery fistula. d. a vena cava varicosity.
What effects can be expected from sympathetic stimulation of the heart?
What will be an ideal response?
Tobie presents to the clinic with moderate acne. He has been using OTC benzoyl peroxide at home with minimal improvement
A topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and a topical retinoid adapalene (Differin) are prescribed. Education of Tobie would include: 1. He should see an improvement in his acne within the first 2 weeks of treatment. 2. If there is no response in a week, double the daily application of adapalene (Differin). 3. He may see an initial worsening of his acne that will improve in 6 to 8 weeks. 4. Adapalene may cause bleaching of clothing.
A single parent of a dying child has told the nurse she would like to take care of her daughter at home. What should the nurse do to help the mother reach a decision that will be good for both the mother and the child?
A) Put the mother in touch with the department of a hospital that can help her sort out the availability of home nursing care, insurance coverage, and respite care B) Remind the mother that the number of staff people caring for the child in the hospital is unlikely to be duplicated at home, making the hospital a better choice C) Validate her courageous idea and say that the staff at the hospital will always be available to answer her questions D) Suggest that she look into a hospice residence, which is often a good alternative to caring for the child alone at home or having the child remain in the hospital