Author Question: A nurse carefully explained that the medication had to be taken three times a day, with each meal. ... (Read 33 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse carefully explained that the medication had to be taken three times a day, with each meal. The patient came to the clinic with symptoms of medication overdose. How should the nurse respond?

a. Can you explain what you believe happened to make you so ill now?
b. Can you tell me when in the day you and your family eat?
c. Please review with me when I taught you to take your medication.
d. Why did you take more medication than we suggested?

Question 2

If most students have no intention of ever leaving their local community, which of the following languages should be chosen as the required foreign language in high school?

a. French, as it is a very romantic language
b. German, because many of the students' names are German
c. Latin, as it is the basis for many other languages
d. Spanish, to improve employment opportunities

mcabuhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
It is not helpful to confront the patient or accuse someone of noncompliance. A review of the prescription may have been helpful, but because the patient had an overdose, one might assume the medication is being taken more than three times a day. The nurse has engaged in cultural impositionthat is, assuming the patient's beliefs, values, and patterns of behavior are identical to hers. Not everyone eats exactly three times a day. The family may eat more or less than three times a day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
By 2050, Hispanic children as a percentage of the population are expected to grow to 39, up from 24 in 2011. The percentage of children who are Hispanic has increased faster than that of any other racial or ethnic group. More immigrants speak Spanish, and care providers need to give culturally appropriate care. Speaking Spanish would be helpful. Because of these reasons, it would be most appropriate for Spanish to be selected as the required foreign language. Speaking French, German, or Latin would not be as practical as being able to speak Spanish.