Nurses must be diligent to avoid oversimplified opinions about a patient, which is known as:
1. Ethnocentrism.
2. Stereotyping.
3. Racism.
4. Prejudice.
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Rationale 1: Ethnocentrism means interpreting the beliefs and behavior in terms of one's own cultural values and traditions.
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The patient is shocked at his diagnosis after reading on the Internet that he now has a form of cancer. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's concerns? A) "Surgical advances in the treatment of KS have extended survival times greatly." B) "Most people with this disease have it for the rest of their lives with no serious effects." C) "Your doctor will probably talk to you about chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which are usually very successful." D) "Your treatment plan will probably focus on ensuring that the disease does not spread to other organs."
The parents of a child with muscular dystrophy desire information regarding services available to children and families affected by this condition. The nurse's best recourse is to refer the parents to:
A) Spiritual counseling B) The Muscular Dystrophy Association C) Programs offered by the local school district D) The American Academy of Pediatrics
The nurse is performing an oral examination on a preschool child. Which strategies should the nurse use to encourage the child to open the mouth for the examination? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lightly brush the palate with a cotton swab. b. Perform the examination in front of a mirror. c. Let the child examine someone else's mouth first. d. Have the child breathe deeply and hold his or her breath. e. Use a tongue blade to help the child open his or her mouth.
A patient who had open surgical repair for an AAA was just extubated. What does the nurse do in caring for this patient for the next 24 hours?
a. Assess respiratory rate and depth every hour. b. Turn and suction the patient every 2 hours. c. Discourage coughing and deep-breathing. d. Assist the patient to a bedside chair.