An Ethiopian man with AIDS has recently been admitted to the ICU with a case of pneumonia. The man is new to the U.S. and has no health insurance
He would likely be eligible for the state's Medicaid coverage, but does not understand how to access this coverage. Which competency or competencies are most needed in this situation? Select all that apply.
A) Clinical judgment
B) Advocacy and moral agency
C) Collaboration
D) Systems thinking
E) Response to diversity
F) Clinical inquiry
B, D, E
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a. Referred pain b. Aggravating factor c. Alleviating factor d. Past experience with the pain
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1) Can cause cellular toxicity. 2) Increase the risk of ischemia. 3) Delay wound healing. 4) Predispose to hematoma formation.
The nurse is teaching nursing students about assessment clues to genetic disorders in the newborn. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Low-set ears b. Mongolian spots c. Epicanthal folds d. Cephalohematoma e. Forehead prominence
A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options, but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the role of a family patriarch within the client's culture
By which of the following is the client's right to self-determination best protected? A) Respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices on her behalf B) Revisiting the decision when the uncle is not present at the bedside C) Teaching the client about her right to autonomy D) Holding a family meeting and encouraging the client to speak on her own behalf