Which question could the nurse ask regarding possible ...

[casperchen82]

Which question could the nurse ask regarding possible tuberculosis?
 
  a. Do you have a cough with blood-streaked sputum?
  b. Do you smoke?
  c. Do you have a productive cough?
  d. Have you had a recent chest x-ray?

Question 2

An elderly Hispanic man walks out of his physician's waiting room after waiting for 45 minutes. His appointment had been for 10 a.m., and he arrived at the physician's office at 11:30 a.m.
 
  He is annoyed, but, more importantly, he is missing the care he needs. Which of the following would be the best response to this situation?
  a. Tell the man he must be on time for his ap-pointment and must wait if necessary
  b. Simply reschedule his appointment
  c. Suggest that he choose another physician
  d. Recognize that his perception of time may be quite different from yours and gently explain the need to be on time for appointments to receive the care he needs

[meltdown117]

Answer to Question 1

A
Blood-streaked sputumfrequently with a dry, hacking coughis a sign of tuberculosis.

Answer to Question 2

D
Responses A, B, and C are inappropriate and do not recognize the man's cultural differences. For many Hispanics, time is a relative concept, and minimal attention is given to the exact time of day.