When working with gay and lesbian families, which of the following must the community health nurse do first?
A) Determine if the union is legal or not.
B) Confront personal biases about this type of family structure.
C) Address the usual parental fears and concerns.
D) Plan additional services to address children's delayed development.
B
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A patient with a diagnosis of nonsmall cell lung cancer is currently undergoing chemotherapy
At the encouragement of a family member, the patient has announced to the nurse his intention to complement this treatment with a regimen of herbal remedies. How should the nurse respond to this patient's statement? A) "Unfortunately, your current chemotherapy program will likely preclude the use of herbs." B) "If that's something in which you and your family see potential benefit, I'd encourage you to pursue it." C) "It's important to discuss what herbs you'll be taking with your doctor or the pharmacist to make sure there aren't any interactions." D) "It's likely best to begin taking herbal remedies after you've completed this round of chemotherapy."
The nurse will be injecting a drug into the fatty tissue of the patient's abdomen. Which route does this describe?
a. Intradermal b. Subcutaneous c. Intramuscular d. Transdermal
The nurse is doing client teaching with a newly diagnosed bulimic client who asks what causes bulimia. What would be the best response?
A) "Bulimia is usually diagnosed in people who have increased concern about their weight and size." B) "Bulimia is usually diagnosed in people who were dieting at a very young age." C) "Bulimia is a disease of unknown cause." D) "Bulimia is a disease that is caused by negative self-evaluation."
A client has an elevated C-reactive protein level. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
1. Alcohol intake 2. Cigarette use 3. Recent weight loss 4. Pregnancy status