Which nurse best demonstrates an understanding of cultural values of patients?
A) The nurse who feels that the patient is not listening because there is no eye contact
B) The nurse who is frustrated because the patient is late for every appointment
C) The nurse who makes a point of touching the child of the Hispanic family
D) The nurse who uses the patient's son to translate for the gynecologist
C
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a. Increase the intake of citrus fruits. b. Maintain daily oral fluids to 8 to 10 glasses per day. c. Limit daily caffeine intake to less than 100 mg. d. Engage in high-impact, aerobic exercise. e. Restrict fluid intake through the day.
A patient diagnosed with leukemia has had a bone marrow transplant and has completed chemotherapy. What is the greatest risk for this patient while healthy bone marrow is growing back?
a. Infection and bleeding b. Hypertension and headache c. Oliguria and urinary retention d. Dyspnea and wheezing
A nurse indicates that a urine sample is needed for screening in a case of DWI. What actions should be implemented? (Select all that apply.)
a. Collection and witnessing by a staff member of the same gender b. Documented with a chain-of-custody form signed by all who handle the specimen c. Keep specimen under secure conditions if temporary storage is necessary d. Never be out of sight until someone from law enforcement takes it e. Place in a specially marked container
The nurse is completing an assessment of the patient prior to surgery. What areas of the patient assessment should the nurse question further? Select all that apply
A) Medication B) Elimination C) Activity D) Support system E) Religious preference