A nurse is caring for a client who is of African American heritage. The nurse assumes that the client has the same values as the nurse's best friend who has a similar heritage. This is an example of:
a. ethnocentrism.
b. racism.
c. cultural assimilation.
d. stereotyping.
ANS: D
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a. Decrease in reimbursement for institutions b. Desire of most nurses to work in larger institutions c. Lack of nurses available to work in various settings d. Unwillingness by employers to hire more nurses
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a. monitor the blood pressure every 4 hours. b. elevate the patient's legs to relieve edema. c. monitor blood glucose level every 4 hours. d. order the patient a potassium-restricted diet.
Early colonial health efforts in the United States included
1. Establishment of schools of nursing 2. Development of vaccines given to large numbers of people 3. Collection of vital statistics, improved sanitation, and control of communicable diseases introduced through seaports 4. Development of public housing and almshouses
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a. the body would manufacture amino acids to make essential proteins from fatty acids and glycogen. b. body metabolism would decrease to conserve amino acids until protein intake was resumed. c. the liver would recirculate amino acids instead of breaking them down and excreting urea. d. the body would break down muscle tissue to provide amino acids to make essential proteins.