A patient is discussing her desires for childbirth with the nurse. She is from Russia originally, but in the discussion of her care plan she states she wants to birth the American way, with an epidural.
What term should the nurse use to describe the statement by the patient?
A) Bias
B) Assimilation
C) Ethnic
D) Prejudice
Question 2
Which is an example of a health promotion activity practiced by a woman?
a. Seeks early prenatal care c. Exercises at the gym
b. Obtains an annual Pap smear d. Takes birth control pills
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture