When caring for a patient who is from a culture that is different from your own culture, it is important to remember
A) that most gestures mean the same thing in every culture.
B) that the patient will probably not understand his or her treatment plan.
C) that the patient is not going to be able to read or speak English.
D) to check the care plan for information on communication guidelines.
D
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Susie King Taylor is known for:
1. Being the first nurse practitioner. 2. Being the first Black army nurse. 3. Training nurses and physiotherapists in stimulating and re-educating muscles affected by poliomyelitis. 4. Working in the New York slums.
A low-fiber, soft diet is recommended for patients with
a. hepatitis A. b. cholelithiasis. c. esophageal varices. d. hepatic encephalopathy.
One reason for conducting a review of the literature other than for purposes of developing a research study is to
a. determine the expertise of researchers in the field of study. b. identify current theoretical frameworks. c. implement evidence-based practice guidelines. d. work in a Magnet-certified hospital setting.
Which of the following would be least appropriate to use as a primary source for obtaining evidence-based nursing research?
A) Internet B) Sigma Theta Tau C) Institute of Medicine D) Cochrane Collaboration