The nurse assesses the pattern of a family from a different culture to be collateral. This means:
a. it has a patriarchal structure.
b. children are highly valued.
c. individual goals taking precedence over that of the family.
d. goals focus on the needs of the extended and hereditary family.
ANS: B
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a. ferrous sulfate c. chloramphenicol b. tetracycline d. aspirin
The nurse notices an increase in the lumbar curvature of the spine as she observes the patient standing. She will document this spinal abnormality on the assessment record as:
A) Osteoporosis B) Kyphosis C) Lordosis D) Scoliosis
The patient asks why she has been having urinary tract infections (UTIs) more frequently since becoming pregnant. The nurse explains that which of the following factor(s) predispose(s) the pregnant patient to UTIs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Compression of the ureters b. Decreased urine flow to the bladder c. Increased surface area of the bladder d. Relaxation of the bladder muscle e. Glycosuria favoring bacterial growth f. Increased thirst
Complementary and alternative therapies are becoming more commonly used in the U.S. Based on an understanding of how clients learn about these therapies, which client is most likely to use either a complementary or an alternative therapy?
A. An elderly couple on a fixed income without a computer at home B. A middle-aged woman who travels internationally for her job C. An adolescent male who plays many sports through school D. A young mother of three preschoolers who works part-time