Understanding cultural differences in health care is important because it will help the nurse to understand the manner in which people decide on obtaining treatments and medical care. In independent cultures an individual will

A) put himself first.
B) consult family members for advice.
C) ask for a second opinion.
D) travel great distances to receive the best care.

A middle-aged female client reports using wild yam cream to control symptoms of menopause.What should the nurse review with this client?

A) Use the preparation consistently.
B) Consider skipping routine mammograms.
C) Reduce the number of physical examinations.
D) Maintain all usual exams and diagnostic tests.

The nurse is caring for diverse population groups at a health clinic. Which of the following patients demonstrates a potential health disparity group?

A) A 26-year-old woman who is receiving follow-up after a car accident.
B) A 30-year-old immigrant who does not speak English.
C) A 28-year-old man who needs a tetanus booster.
D) A 12-month-old with an appointment for immunizations.

The prefix in diagnosis means:

A) around.
B) through.
C) many.
D) alongside.

A nurse is teaching a patient about the large intestine in elimination. In which order will the nurse list the structures, starting with the first portion?

A) Cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, and rectum
B) Ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, rectum, and cecum
C) Cecum, sigmoid, ascending, transverse, descending, and rectum
D) Ascending, transverse, descending, rectum, sigmoid, and cecum

A patient with a history of hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis is admitted for surgery,a colon resection,for colon cancer.Which integrated plan of care (IPOC) would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

A) Hypertension
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Postoperative colon resection
D) Follow all three plans