Nursing students attending City College of Nursing are scheduled ...

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Nursing students attending City College of Nursing are scheduled for clinical experience at facilities in various sections of the city. Their experience will expose them to a wide variety of populations.
 
  Which of the following is a major reason why nurses need to understand the general characteristics of various ethnic groups? A) To ensure that clients get the respect customary in their own ethnic group
  B) To provide individualized and culturally sensitive care
  C) To ensure that medical treatments comply with cultural expectations
  D) To increase compliance among minority patients

Question 2

Nursing interventions and patient teaching for the treatment of head lice and scabies include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. clothing, linens, and bath articles thoroughly cleaned in hot water.
  b. stress nature and transmission of the disease.
  c. special carbohydrate diet to promote healing.
  d. complete isolation from the public.

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
To understand the uniqueness of each older adult encountered, consideration must be given to the influences of ethnic origin.

Answer to Question 2

A, B
Identify involved contacts while stressing importance of preventing transmission of disease. Washable and cloth items should be cleaned in hot water to prevent reinfection. No special diet is required. Isolation is not necessary once medical management is completed.