Stress reduction techniques are encouraged for all age groups because stress can be the cause of:
A) Debilitating headaches.
B) Hypertension.
C) Gastrointestinal upset.
D) All of the above.
D
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A nurse manager is evaluating staff members on their cultural competence. Which action best demonstrates this characteristic?
A. Attends workshops on cultural diversity and health practices B. Participates in community health events with minority populations C. Plans care with the family members within their cultural beliefs D. Uses family members as interpreters to make them feel important
The nurse is educating a group of adolescents about the risks of chewing tobacco. When describing the manifestation of oral cancer, which information will the nurse include?
1. Bleeding and inflamed gums. 2. Smooth and shiny tongue. 3. Red, swollen tonsils. 4. Ulcerations on the lip or under the tongue.
A woman who is undergoing infertility testing states, "My husband won't discuss this with me. I don't think he cares about or wants a baby." The nurse's best response is:
a. "It may be harder for him to express his feelings." b. "Men are sometimes less eager to have children." c. "He probably doesn't understand your concern." d. "You should confront him about this."
A civilian patient admitted with frostbite burns to her feet is receiving pain medication and fluid replacement and is being monitored for any signs of organ dysfunction. What rationale would the nurse provide for this conservative management?
1. Frostbite injuries are not as serious as thermal or chemical burns. 2. The extent of the injury is not obvious. 3. Little is known about other methods to treat frostbite. 4. Aggressive frostbite management is only done in specialty military hospitals.