A nurse is teaching a parenting class for families with adolescents. Which health concerns will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Suicide
B) Eating disorders
C) Violence/Homicide
D) Sexually transmitted infections
E) Gonadotropic hormone stimulation

Theories in nursing have collectively focused on the good of nursing-what nursing is and what it should do.

The nurse is assessing for inflammation in a dark-skinned person. Which technique is the best?

A) Assessing the skin for cyanosis and swelling
B) Palpating the skin for edema and increased warmth
C) Assessing the oral mucosa for generalized erythema
D) Palpating for tenderness and local areas of ecchymosis

Katie, 4 years old, is admitted to outpatient surgery for removal of a cyst on her foot. Her mother puts the hospital gown on her, but Katie is crying because she wants to leave on her underpants. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A) Allow her to wear her underpants
B) Discuss with her mother why this is important to Katie
C) Ask her mother to explain to her why she cannot wear them
D) Explain in a kind, matter-of-fact manner that this is hospital policy

A 67-year-old male patient of French heritage is admitted to the hospital.The patient is interviewed by a nurse from a Korean family.The nurse did not make eye contact with the patient while conducting the interview.This disturbed the patient because the patient thought that the nurse might be trying to hide something.Which factor most likely influenced the behavior of the nurse and patient?

A) Culture
B) Validation
C) Collaborative problem
D) Defining characteristics

Why is correct spelling extremely important in medical terminology?

A) SOAP notes are considered incomplete if they contain spelling errors.
B) The ICD-10-CM has very strict guidelines related to the proper spelling of medical words.
C) The addition or omission of a single letter can change the meaning of a word.
D) Many Electronic Health Records will not accept records if they contain misspellings.