A conference is presented on world views of health, and the first breakout session discusses the human being conceptualized as a whole comprised of parts who interacts with a physically separate environment
The environment exerts stressors on people to which they must react. There is a belief in linear, predictable, and quantifiable cause-and-effect relationships. What world view is depicted by the above scenario?
A) Interaction world view
B) Integration world view
C) Partiality world view
D) Simultaneity world view
A
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A) Teaching on guided imagery B) Therapeutic touch C) Preoperative medication D) Sleeping medication the night before surgery
An older patient is upset with a blood pressure reading of 180/78 mmHg. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "It looks like you need blood pressure medicine now." b. "Most people get hypertension when they get older." c. "With age, blood vessels stiffen, raising blood pressure." d. "Don't worry, there are lots of good me-dications for this."
The nurse documents that the female patient is in stage 2 of sexual maturation. Which clinical manifestation supports the nurse's documentation for this patient? Select all that apply
1) Fine body hair 2) Straight or slightly curled pubic hair 3) Hair on the labia 4) Coarse pubic hair 5) Hair spreads over the medial surface of the thigh
A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic several months from now. Which test will the nurse schedule to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for the patient?
a. Urine dipstick for glucose b. Oral glucose tolerance test c. Fasting blood glucose level d. Glycosylated hemoglobin level