You have been assigned to care for an elderly Asian-American resident. After interviewing the resident and learning his/her cultural beliefs, you plan care knowing s/he believes:
A) Illness is caused by supernatural forces
B) Illness is a punishment for sins
C) Illness is a disharmonious state that may be caused by demons and spirits
D) Illness is due to an imbalance between yin and yang
D
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A) VO = VT + VE B) VT = VO + VE C) VE = VT + VO D) VV = VT + VE
The nurse recognizes that ethnicity differs from race in that ethnicity:
1. Refers to subgroups within a race 2. Is a unique factor within a cultural group 3. Includes more than biological identification 4. Is the set of conflicting values between races
A young client has a perforation of the tympanic membrane that occurred while cleaning the ear with a pointed object. The nurse would advise that
a. a hearing aid is usually necessary after the tympanic membrane heals. b. perforations often heal spontaneously with no complications. c. the client should remain in a quiet environment until healed. d. the client will most likely experience vertigo.
What dietary instructions should the nurse provide a client who is prescribed repaglinide (Prandin)?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Do not take with grapefruit juice. 2. Avoid using garlic. 3. Drink decaffeinated beverages only. 4. Avoid green leafy vegetables. 5. Limit the intake of milk products.