Author Question: The nurse is completing a history and physical on a Hispanic client. The client is completing the ... (Read 92 times)

sc00by25

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
The nurse is completing a history and physical on a Hispanic client. The client is completing the physical as a requirement for a new job. The client's fasting blood sugar is 132.
 
  The nurse asks the client if he or anyone in the family has diabetes. The nurse asks this because
  A) the blood sugar clearly indicates a diagnosis of diabetes.
  B) the nurse understands that all Hispanics are diabetic.
  C) the nurse knows that the concept of cultural sensitivity dictates asking about one's family.
  D) the nurse understands the concept of biologic variation.

Question 2

Transcultural nursing has its roots in the
 
  A) early 1900s when public health nurses cared for immigrants.
  B) 1940s when Dr. Leininger developed her theory on transcultural nursing.
  C) mid-1960s when there was an increase in international-born Americans.
  D) 1990s when culturally sensitive care was outlined in the Surgeon General's report.



ky860224

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library