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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse working on a medical unit always performs hand hygiene between contact with each client. In addition to being understood as an infection control measure, this practice can be understood as:
 
  A) a custom.
  B) an obsession.
  C) a coping strategy.
  D) a ritual.

Question 2

What are characteristics of nurses that make them a subculture within the United States? Select all that apply.
 
  A) uniforms worn based on place of employment
  B) language or medical terminology used to communicate
  C) legal authorization to provide health care to others
  D) view of work as a reward; shared work ethic
  E) Sensitivity to the importance of time


Ptupou85

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Handwashing is one of the many nursing rituals practiced by nurses. Rituals are common, observable expressions of a culture. This goes beyond custom but does not mean that it is an obsession. Hand hygiene is unlikely to be a coping strategy for a nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
The dominant culture of nurses in the United States is the middle-class group. Work ethic and importance of time are values of this group. Dress, terminology, and legal authority belong to the nursing subculture.


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