The nurse labels a patient an alcoholic because of his ethnicity. This is called:
1. Stereotyping
2. Prejudice
3. Racism
4. Ethnocentrism
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This is an example of ascribing certain beliefs and behaviors about a given racial and ethnic group to an individual without assessing for individual differences.
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When initiating a 24-hour urine collection, the nurse asks the patient to void. The nurse then _______ the specimen
ANS:
0.5 g of medication is ordered. The label reads 125 mg/mL. The nurse should give:
a. 1 mL. b. 2 mL. c. 3 mL. d. 4 mL.
The parent of 16-month-old Chris asks, "What is the best way to keep Chris from getting into our medicines at home?" The nurse should advise that
a. "All medicines should be locked away securely." b. "The medicines should be placed in high cabinets." c. "Chris just needs to be taught not to touch medicines." d. "Medicines should not be kept in the homes of small children."
The nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when a patient diagnosed with scleroderma says which of the following?
a. "Paraffin baths can be used to help my hands." b. "I should lie down for an hour after each meal." c. "Lotions will help if I rub them in for a long time." d. "I should perform range-of-motion exercises daily."