When caring for patients from other cultures, the nursing assistant should
A. assume that all patients should be treated the same.
B. never make exceptions because of culture or ethnicity.
C. recognize that cultural beliefs are easily changed during illness.
D. be willing to modify care in keeping with the patient's culture.
Answer: D
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When a pregnant diabetic experiences hypoglycemia while hospitalized, the nurse should have the client:
a. eat six saltine crackers or drink 8 oz of milk. b. drink 8 oz of orange juice with 2 teaspoons of sugar added. c. drink 4 oz of orange juice followed by 8 oz of milk. d. eat a candy bar.
Following an angiogram, the nurse will make a point of care to assess and document:
1. fluid intake. 2. peripheral pulses in effected leg. 3. inquiring about allergy to iodine. 4. decreased blood pressure.
The nurse has determined that a client has an acute sore throat. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Assess whether the client can speak. b. Call an ear-nose-throat specialist. c. Administer an antibiotic. d. Give the client ice chips.