A nurse who is polite and nonconfrontational with a migrant worker family demonstrates understanding of the concept of:
1. Simpatia
2. Respeto
3. Dignidad
4. Personalismo
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Respeto means respect, dignidad means dignity, and personalismo is relating to the individual.
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The nurse is teaching a patient with allergic rhinitis about the safe and effective use of his medications. What would be the most essential information to give this patient about preventing possible drug interactions?
A) Prescription medications can be safely supplemented with OTC medications. B) Use only one pharmacy so the pharmacist can check drug interactions. C) Read drug labels carefully before taking OTC medications. D) Consult the Internet before selecting an OTC medication.
The client undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments is experiencing thinning or loss of hair. The nurse explains to the client that this reaction to the treatment is:
a. alopecia c. cachexia b. ascites d. dysphagia
A patient scheduled for a renal ultrasound asks if the procedure is going to be painful. What should the nurse do to help the patient prepare for this diagnostic test?
1. Describe the typical experience of a patient having a renal ultrasound. 2. Discuss feelings associated with painful experiences. 3. Explain pain medications available during this procedure. 4. Describe the typical experience of a patient using conscious sedation.
A patient has paronychia involving several fingers on one hand. The patient reports having the condition for several months. Which treatment would the nurse recommend in addition to prescribed antibiotics?
1. Application of vitamin E oil 2. Hot compresses 3. Increasing dietary protein intake 4. Soaking the hands in cool water two or three times daily