The nurse is conducting assessment on a patient who appears to be of Asian ancestry. Which questions are indicated?
1. "How long have you been in the United States?"
2. "How do you describe your ethnicity?"
3. "How does your culture influence your healthcare choices?"
4. "Do you speak English or do I need to try to find an interpreter?"
5. "Would you like for someone from your family to be in the room during your assessment?"
2, 3, 5
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A student has been the recipient of significant bullying at school. The school nurse is aware that a student being bullied can present as having which of the following signs and symptoms? Select all that apply
a. complaints of loneliness or isolation b. signs of depression c. frequent reports of generalized discomfort d. chronic absenteeism from school
A client comes to the ambulatory care clinic for management of a chronic condition. What does the nurse tell him when he asks for an explanation of the Medicare system?
a. It is Canada's national health insurance system. b. It is a fee-for-service insurance plan. c. It is a plan in which monies from provincial taxes are used for nursing homes. d. It is a social insurance program for low-income earners.
A dietary aide tells the nurse that an Asian American client won't eat anything on the tray being served because it is not balanced hot and cold. This situation represents an example of:
a. acculturation c. oppression b. cultural diversity d. stereotyping
PQRST mnemonic in nursing
a. It is broadly adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible pneumothorax.
b. It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible kidney failure.
c. It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible heart attack.
d. none of the options above is correct.