Which of the following phrases describes one of the purposes of the ANA's nursing's social policy statement?
a. to describe the nurse as a dependent caregiver
b. To provide standards for nursing educational programs
c. to regulate nursing research
d. to describe nursing's values and social responsiblity
Ans: d. to describe nursing's values and social responsiblity
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A nurse is asked to consult with the local domestic violence shelter. The shelter workers state that women of Hispanic descent do not use the services offered
One worker states, "You know, with all that Hispanic machismo you can bet that those women are probably being abused.". The nurse recognizes that: A) The agency should advertise its services in the local newspaper. B) The agency should place flyers in the local schools. C) The agency needs help to promote culturally competent values, policy, structures, and practices. D) The agency should add a Spanish greeting to the agency's phone message.
Which response by a nurse is most therapeutic in response to parents who are concerned that their child has been drawing sexually explicit pictures?
a. "Are you sure your child fully understood what it was that was being drawn?" b. "What did your child say when asked about why the drawings were made?" c. "Most children experiment with this type of behavior at a certain age.". d. "I will need your permission to speak directly with your child.".
Which patients should the nurse be concerned about regarding nonadherence to prescribed medication regimens?
1. A 70-year-old hypertensive male patient who has a prescription for a diuretic and is complaining that his medication is keeping him up all night 2. A 30-year-old college student who has a prescription for birth control pills and tells the nurse she has had breakthrough bleeding this past cycle 3. A 45-year-old diabetic who has a prescription for insulin and whose blood sugar is within the normal range 4. A 57-year-old day laborer who has a prescription for Lipitor for high cholesterol and a prescription card for a free health clinic 5. An 18-year-old male with a prescription for an acne medication that must be taken 4 times a day
Which of the following would be an inappropriate action for a healthcare worker to do when caring for a patient undergoing chemotherapy?
A. Instruct the patient to avoid large crowds. B. Instruct the patient on the principles of good hand-washing techniques. C. Monitor the patient's temperature and report, if elevated. D. Administer an analgesic for fever.