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lracut11

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on: Jul 11, 2018
How can the nurse demonstrate cultural sensitivity to a Haitian American patient?
 
  a. By providing a well-lit room 24 hours a day
  b. By writing out all instructions given to the patient
  c. By allowing the patient to keep leaves in her room
  d. By asking the physician to provide all directions to the patient

Question 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies wounds according to the amount of contamination. What is the classification for an uninfected surgical wound with less than a 5 chance of becoming infected postoperatively?
 
  a. Dirty wound
  b. Clean-contaminated wound
  c. Contaminated wound
  d. Clean wound


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

ANS: C
Many Haitians believe that leaves have a special significance in healing. Leaves may be found in the clothes and on various parts of the body. Leaves are thought to have mystical power related to regaining or keeping health.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A clean wound is an uninfected surgical wound with less than a 5 chance of becoming infected postoperatively.


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Wow, this really help

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