Ideas about cultural sensitivity and cultural competence assert that the only culture that can truly be known is ____________________, and that the starting point of understanding is in ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
one's own, self-knowledge
Rationale: One of the best ways to become culturally competent is to identify one's own biases, assumptions, and prejudices, and to identify goals for oneself with the aim of neutrality.
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Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect in an older patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma?
1. Increased calcium level 2. Increased white blood cells 3. Decreased blood urea nitrogen level 4. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
The mechanism of a patient's injury suggests that the patient may have suffered a basilar skull fracture. The nurse would assess for which findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Battle's sign 2. Hyphema 3. Raccoon eyes 4. Rigid extension of the forearms 5. Anasarca
The nurse is identifying communication strategies for a client unable to speak. What would be appropriate for the client in this situation?
1. Using a picture board to facilitate communication 2. Facing the client when speaking 3. Employing an interpreter 4. Making sure that the language spoken is the client's dominant language