A White nurse from the United States is assigned to care for a Vietnamese woman who speaks little English who had a baby 2 months ago and is 1 day postoperative after fibroid removal
The nurse knows that traditional Vietnamese women will avoid drinking or eating "sour" foods such as lime Jell-O or other citrus types of liquids after surgery. She confirms her patient's values and beliefs. The nurse is exhibiting characteristics of ____. a. Cultural competence
b. Ethnic sensitivity
c. Stereotyping
d. Nonjudgmental behavior
A
Cultural competence includes recognizing the importance of integrating persons who are non-dominant into the culture and considering their values in the process of organizational operations.
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A) "Sure, you may take an antacid with ranitidine." B) "No, the two drugs will work against each other." C) "Yes, but be sure to wait at least 2 hours to take the antacid after you take the ranitidine." D) "I wouldn't advise it. You may experience severe constipation."
When would a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus most likely demonstrate a decreased need for insulin?
a. During the "honeymoon" phase b. During adolescence c. During growth spurts d. During minor illnesses
Pyridoxine is ordered for a client. The nurse understands that which of the following will be given?
1. Niacin 2. Riboflavin 3. Thiamin 4. Vitamin B6
When arriving at a residence of a new client, a home health nurse observes that the client lives in a decaying apartment building in a very poor neighborhood known for drug activity
She notices several men loitering around the entrance to the building. The best response of the nurse would be to: 1. Approach the building looking confident, make eye contact with the men, nod "hello," and walk on into the building. 2. Call the police for an escort. 3. Return to her office and make an attempt to reschedule the visit at another time or another site. 4. Wait in her car for a little while and see whether the men leave.