Author Question: The nurse had worked three overtime shifts this week. As the nurse prepared to go to work, the nurse ... (Read 76 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse had worked three overtime shifts this week. As the nurse prepared to go to work, the nurse felt very unwell but without any specific symptoms. What might be the best choice for most American nurses?

A. Call in sick and go back to bed and rest until the nurse felt noticeably better or worse.
B. Go immediately to the nurse's closest urgent care center for diagnosis and treatment.
C. Visit the nurse's local folk healer for some restorative tea.
D. Visit the nurse's primary health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

What does the National Center for Cultural Competence suggest to assist nurses in giving culturally competent care? Select all that apply.

A. Adapt to the cultural groups found in the community where the nurse is employed.
B. Become aware of personal cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
C. Explain to each newly admitted client how the American health care system is organized and his or her role in it.
D. Learn the impact of sexual orientation and gender on families and communities.
E. Refuse to work with any ethnic group other than your own.
F. Use assessment tools to increase understanding of the client's perspective.