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JGIBBSON

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The nurse caring for an African-American patient recognizes that the primary decision makers in the patient's family generally are:
 
  a. men.
  b. women.
  c. clergy.
  d. grandparents.

Question 2

The emergency department nurse quickly assesses the temperature of an unconscious patient who has been outside all night in below-freezing temperatures. The nurse is aware that death can occur if the temperature falls below:
 
  a. 95.2 F.
  b. 93.0 F.
  c. 93.2 F.
  d. 90.8 F.



pangili4

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Answer to Question 1

B
When caring for African-Americans, women are primarily decision makers in the family and are frequently the head of the household.

Answer to Question 2

C
Death can occur if temperature falls below 93.2 F.



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