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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse who understands cultural differences and adapts clinical practice to a patient's culture is said to have:
 
  a. Cultural competence
  b. Empathy
  c. Open-mindedness
  d. Compassion

Question 2

In the prenatal clinic, a patient who is in her eighth month of pregnancy complains of backaches. Further questioning reveals that the pain is in the lower back region and is worse at the end of the day.
 
  The patient has no discomfort on voiding. She is working part-time as a file clerk. She has children ages 2 and 5 years. The nurse thinks the patient's backaches are probably due to improper bending and lifting. This attempt to determine the nature of the patient's complaint and possible causes reflects which step of the nursing process?
  a. Assessment
  b. Diagnosis
  c. Planning
  d. Evaluation


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Cultural competence requires knowledge and appreciation of other cultures that permit adaptation of nursing care to accommodate the patient's cultural beliefs and practices.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To make a nursing diagnosis, the nurse pulls together related data that pinpoint a problem and help reveal contributing factors.


tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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