The nurse reviews common cultural personal space preferences prior to an interview. Which of the following clients is likely to be comfortable with close personal space proximity?
1. African
2. Chinese
3. German
4. Eastern Indian
1
Rationale: Close personal space is acceptable culturally.
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a. Stereotyping b. Prejudice c. Racism d. Ethnocentrism
A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained,the legal informed consent for treatment on behalf of a minor child will be obtained from
1. the divorced parent withoutcustody. 2. a cohabitating unmarried boyfriendof the child's mother. 3. a grandparent who lives in the homewith the child. 4. a babysitter with written proxyconsent.
During a physical examination, the nurse suspects an adolescent client may be using anabolic steroids after assessing:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. below-normal height for age. 2. elevated blood pressure. 3. increased acne. 4. argumentative behavior. 5. hunger and increased thirst.
A fistula is another term for:
A. gastritis. B. mucosa. C. a tube. D. a shallow ulcer.