While studying religion and spirituality, the nursing student exhibits an understanding of the concepts when making which of the following statements?
a. Spirituality is the behavioral manifestation of religious beliefs.
b. Religion and spirituality are synonymous.
c. Religion is a collection of spiritual beliefs and practices.
d. Spirituality is a recently developed alternative to traditional religious belief.
Ans: c. Religion is a collection of spiritual beliefs and practices.
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A new employee asks the occupational health nurse about measures to prevent inhalation exposure of the substances. Which statement by the nurse will decrease the patient's exposure risk to toxic substances?
A) "Position a fan blowing on the toxic substances to prevent the substance from becoming stagnant in the air." B) "Wear protective attire and devices when working with a toxic substance." C) "Make sure that you keep your immunizations up to date to prevent respiratory diseases resulting from toxins." D) "Always wear a disposable paper face mask when you are working with inhalable toxins."
A client with rhinitis asks the nurse for a prescription for oxymetazoline (Afrin) to help with the swelling in the nose. Before asking the doctor for the prescription, the nurse should assess the client for:
1. normal kidney function. 2. presence of chest petechiae. 3. abdominal pain. 4. hypertension.
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medical record before administering a medication. Which factors can alter the patient's physiologic response to the drug? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ability to swallow pills b. Age c. Genetic factors d. Gender e. Height
When instructing a patient about metabolic syndrome, what will the nurse include?
1. It is also called insulin resistance syndrome. 2. Fasting blood sugars are over 140 mg/dL. 3. It is seen more frequently in people who carry extra weight in their hips and legs. 4. It affects about 10% of the U.S. population.