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wrbasek0 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse who wants to effectively care for people from other cultures needs to examine his or her own:

a. language skills c. cultural ability
b. ethnocentrism d. access to the culture

Question 2

A 6-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with a severe case of chickenpox with persistent fever. The nurse monitors the child for which of the following complications?

1. Pneumonia
2. Kidney failure
3. Seizure activity
4. Rheumatic fever

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect: The nurse who wants to effectively care for people from other cultures does not need to examine his or her own language skills.
B Correct: The nurse who wants to effectively care for people from other cultures needs to examine his or her own ethnocentrism, particularly as it relates to health and illness. Ethnocentrism is the tendency for all individuals and cultures to believe their values are the best, the most correct. Ethnocentrism prevents professionals from learning from people of other cultures.
C Incorrect: The nurse who wants to effectively care for people from other cultures does not need to examine his or her own cultural ability.
D Incorrect: The nurse who wants to effectively care for people from other cultures does not need to examine his or her own access to the culture.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Complications from varicella-zoster or chickenpox include bacterial infections of the skin, pneumonia, septicemia, encephalitis, and bleeding problems.
2. Kidney issues are not usually present with chickenpox.
3. Seizures are rare with chickenpox.
4. Rheumatic fever is a complication of other bacteria.