All African Americans have rhythm is an example of
1. an attitude.
2. a stereotype.
3. an opinion.
4. an ethnic outlook.
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A stereotype is an oversimplified depiction of a cultural group.
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A nurse uses the Checklist of Nonverbal Pain Indicators to assess pain in a nonverbal client with advanced dementia. The client scores a zero. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Assess physiologic indicators and vital signs. b. Do not give pain medication as no pain is indicated. c. Document the findings and continue to monitor. d. Try a small dose of analgesic medication for pain.
A child with sickle cell anemia (SCA) develops severe chest and back pain, fever, a cough, and dyspnea. What should be the first action by the nurse?
a. Administer 100% oxygen to relieve hypoxia. b. Notify the practitioner because chest syndrome is suspected. c. Infuse intravenous antibiotics as soon as cultures are obtained. d. Give ordered pain medication to relieve symptoms of pain episode.
A male patient with a urinary stoma says, "I looked at it while you were out of the room. It's not so bad." The nurse realizes that this patient is demonstrating which behavior?
1. coping 2. denial 3. grief 4. anger
A client is exhibiting signs of mild delirium such as occasional confusion about why he is in the hospital and what day of the week it is
When developing a care plan, the nurse identifies several strategies to improve the client's cognitive function. Which of the following interventions will be most helpful to the client? A) Keep the television on to provide stimulation B) Have someone play checkers with the client C) Write the date and the times of scheduled activities on a whiteboard D) Place the client on bed rest to ensure energy conservation and rapid recovery