The nurse is careful not to remove the yarmulke from the head of the Jewish patient. What does the yarmulke symbolize?
a. Having been circumcised
b. The belief that God is higher than man
c. God's endless love and protection
d. The justice of Talmudic law
ANS: B
The yarmulke is worn by Jewish men to remind them that God is higher than man.
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a. Discuss health teaching with the parent because the teen is unlikely to be interested in promoting wellness. b. Ask his parent to stay in the room during the history and physical examination to answer any questions and to alleviate his anxiety. c. Talk to him the same manner as one would talk to a younger child because a teen's level of understanding may not match his or her speech. d. Provide feedback that his body is developing normally, and discuss the wide variation among teenagers on the rate of growth and development.
Jamie is a 34-year-old pregnant woman with familial hyperlipidemia and elevated LDL levels. What is the appropriate treatment for a pregnant woman?
1. A statin 2. Niacin 3. Fibric acid derivative 4. Bile acid-binding resins
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with chronic kidney disease. The nurse has recognized a growing body of evidence related to restricting protein intake
Which evidence should the nurse use to develop the plan of care? (Select all that apply.) a. Protein requirements should be based on ideal body weight. b. Increased protein is recommended for patients on hemodialysis. c. Protein calorie malnutrition should be avoided for patients on hemodialysis. d. Optimum nutritional status should be maintained for all patients with kidney disease. e. All patients with renal compromise should limit protein intake to less than 0.5 g/kg/day. f. Protein energy malnutrition is a predictor of mortality and morbidity for patients on dialysis.
Which technique is least effective for the woman with persistent occiput posterior position?
a. Lie supine and relax. b. Sit or kneel, leaning forward with support. c. Rock the pelvis back and forth while on hands and knees. d. Squat.