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A group of nurses who have recently been hired to work in the mental health division of a large federal prison system are undergoing orientation. A nurse is lecturing them about medication administration.
 
  Which of the following statements would most likely be included in the nurse's statements to the orientation group?
  A) Our inmates have to take their medication; to facilitate this, most of our oral medications are dissolved in water before we hand them to a prisoner.
  B) Our inmates have the same rights as any clients do. Therefore, they have the option of refusing to take the medications that are prescribed to them.
  C) Our inmates have to take their medications; we routinely give them injections so they can't cheek their medications.
  D) If our inmates refuse to take their medications, we have to get a court order that mandates compliance with prescribed medications.

Question 2

To provide culturally competent care, it is most important that the nurse:
 
  A) Demonstrates culturally appropriate behavior
  B) Is sensitive to issues related to culture
  C) Knows what to expect from many cultural groups
  D) Validates knowledge about culture through continuing education



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momtoalll

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback: Each client is an individual; the nurse can never assume that any individual client will fit the general preferences of his or her culture.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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