The nurse is caring for a client from a different cultural background. The client has difficulty expressing beliefs about the treatment plan to the physician. Which nursing action would be most appropriate for this client?
A) The nurse should encourage the client to speak up when the physician is present.
B) The nurse should act as the advocate to bridge the gap between the client and the physician.
C) The nurse should encourage the client to accept the plan of care as ordered.
D) The nurse should encourage the client to discuss concerns with a spouse so the spouse can tell the
physician.
B
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A client remarks to the nurse "The family therapist mentioned that our family is enmeshed. Can you
tell me what that means?" The best reply from the nurse would be a. "It means that your family members do not have a strong sense of their own individual selves.". b. "It means that your communication patterns often give double messages. Your body language does not match the meaning of what you say.". c. "Enmeshment refers to the tendency of your family to try to maintain balance. When the balance tips, you take measures to restore the balance.". d. "Enmeshment refers to blaming the weakest family member for all the troubles of the family.".
A client of Asian ethnicity asks the nurse why the client's dose of antipsychotic medication is effective at a lower dose than for other clients who are mostly from European backgrounds. Which nursing response is correct?
A) Often people of Asian ethnicity have lower metabolic rates and need lower amounts of medication. B) There is no correlation between ethnic background and the amount of medication someone receives. C) Asians are rapid metabolizers of medications and have fewer side effects. D) People of European ethnicity have more side effects from medication than do those of Asian ethnicity.
Which route of medication administration is the most dangerous way to administer drugs?
A. SC B. IM C. IV D. PO
The nurse includes in the care plan for a Hispanic family to encourage visits from the ____________ ____________, or _______________ for a healing ceremony
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