Emma is a RN who is caring for Mrs. Loo, a 65-year-old Chinese American patient. Mrs. Loo states that she would like to have her own healer visit her in the hospital. She explains that she uses a shaman when her system is not in balance
Emma knows that a Chinese shaman specializes in which of the following? A. Prayers, singing, and herbs
B. Foretelling the future
C. Acupuncture
D. Plant, animal, and mineral products
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A Chinese shaman uses a combination of prayers, singing, and herbs to treat illnesses caused by supernatural, psychological, and physical factors.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
The nurse has a thorough understanding of the planning phase of the nursing process when stating:
a. "Patients should be included in the planning process." b. "Patient families should not interfere in the planning process." c. "The planning process should focus on short-term goals only." d. "Planning is the first phase of the nursing process."
A patient asks the nurse what cardiac glycosides do to improve his condition. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "They decrease the force of myocardial contractions." B) "They help renal blood flow and increase urine output." C) "They increase heart rate." D) "They increase conduction velocity."