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Jkov05

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on: Jul 11, 2018
During a routine physical examination, the client reports feeling increasingly unable to maintain his home. He states he is looking for other options. The nursing assessment reveals a well-nourished male, age 66.
 
  His medical history is essentially negative except a mild myocardial infarction 10 years ago. He has significant financial resources. Which of the following will likely best meet the client's needs?
  A) Skilled-nursing facility
  B) Retirement community
  C) Adult day care
  D) Residential care facility

Question 2

An infant of African origin is being cared for by parents who immigrated to the United States 6 months prior. The mother is using an herbal paste to treat the baby's diaper rash. What should the nurse do to ensure cultural competence?
 
  1. Instruct the mother to stop using the paste.
  2. Ask the mother to explain the ingredients in the paste.
  3. Provide the mother with another cream to use for the diaper rash.
  4. Explain to the mother that herbal ingredients are harmful to the baby.


flannelavenger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Instructing the mother to stop using the paste demonstrates cultural insensitivity by the nurse and should not be done.


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