What is the most important factor in obtaining an accurate cultural assessment of a client?
a. Using a comprehensive assessment tool
b. Establishing a warm, trusting relationship
c. Using a translator
d. Asking pointed questions about the client's beliefs and values
B
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Assessment of a patient postarthroplasty reveals tachypnea, air hunger, hypoxia, O2 sat of 86%, declining mental status, and petechiae. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Apply oxygen at 3 to 4 liters /minute. 2. Call a code for potential cardiac arrest. 3. Prepare the patient for immediate intubation and mechanical ventilation with PEEP. 4. Raise the head of the bed (HOB) and encourage coughing every hour.
Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and:
A) use of outcome studies to guide decisions. B) evaluation by experts to direct specialty areas. C) care based on pathophysiologic factors. D) cost efficiency of treatment models.
When collecting specimens, always use
A) universal precautions. B) sterile technique. C) standard precautions. D) body substance precautions.