The nurse monitors the client for hypocalcemia, which may occur if excessive amounts of phosphate are given
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The preceptor taught a new nurse about the concepts of ethnocultural heritage. Which statement made by the new nurse indicates an understanding?
1. "A client that cannot acculturate is displaying ethnocultural heritage." 2. "A person can only value characteristics that are heritage consistent." 3. "As the client becomes Americanized, their cultural beliefs will change." 4. "Feeling disconnected from one's culture is a loss of ethnocultural heritage."
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the mother of a 4-year-old girl with cold and fever. Which of the following would the nurse include in this teaching plan?
A) Keeping the child covered and warm B) Calling the doctor if the child's fever lasts more than 36 hours C) Ensuring fluid intake to prevent dehydration D) Observing for changes in alertness resulting from brain damage
An example of one strategy to improve participation in the change process by staff fitting the behavioral descriptions of laggards, early majority, late majority, and rejecters is to:
a. Encourage teamwork. b. Transfer to a different unit. c. Require attendance at staff meetings. d. Delegate the roles and tasks of change.
A nurse in the emergency department recognizes in the husband of a patient one of the common characteristics of batterers, which are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Emotionally immature. 2. A low tolerance for frustration. 3. Feelings of insecurity and inferiority. 4. A lack of respect in the community. 5. Limited jealousy or possessiveness.