In an attempt to be sensitive to varying cultural responses to touch, before shaking a patient's hand, the nurse will
a. offer the patient his or her upturned palm.
b. wait until the patient extends his or her hand.
c. establish eye contact with the patient first.
d. address the patient by his or her full name.
Question 2
The manager of a long-term care facility is evaluating patients' use of drugs. The resident on which of the following medications would be allowed to continue taking medications to control behavior?
a. On anxiolytics; now able to participate in group activities
b. Given a benzodiazepine at night; room-mate now sleeps well
c. Given sedatives; eats 100 of meals if resident is fed
d. Taking an antipsychotic; no longer wand-ers at night
Patient receiving ultrasound treatment to the left elbow.
An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien
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Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement
Patient teaching: ear assessment
Cultural Diversity