The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage consistent would be a:
a. Woman who has adapted her clothing to the clothing style of her new country.
b. Woman who follows the traditions that her mother followed regarding meals.
c. Man who is not sure of his ancestor's country of origin.
d. Child who is not able to speak his parents' native language.
ANS: B
Someone who is heritage consistent lives a lifestyle that reflects his or her traditional heritage, not the norms and customs of the new country.
You might also like to view...
The nurse assesses a change in the respiratory status of an older patient. Which findings should be reported to the health care provider immediately? (Select all that apply.)
A) Infrequent cough B) Neck vein distention C) Elevated blood pressure D) Change in mental status E) Clear drainage from the nose
The nurse cares for a terminally ill patient who is experiencing pain that is continuous and severe. How should the nurse schedule the administration of opioid pain medications?
a. Give around-the-clock routine administration of analgesics. b. Provide PRN doses of medication whenever the patient requests. c. Offer enough pain medication to keep the patient sedated and unaware of stimuli. d. Suggest analgesic doses that provide pain control without decreasing respiratory rate.
Contaminated items are placed in:
a. Melt-away bags b. leak-proof plastic bags with the BIO-HAZARD symbol. c. Trash containers d. The toilet
The nurse is explaining to the nursing students the relationship between "releasing" hormones and "inhibiting" hormones
What is the best answer by the nursing students of which part of the body is responsible for releasing hormones that either inhibit release or promote release of other hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary? A) Endocrine glands B) Hypothalamus C) Parathyroid gland D) Adrenal medulla