A patient with depression infers that symptoms result from an imbalance of yin and yang. Select the best question to elicit information to guide nursing care that will accommodate the patient's culture.
a. Who should receive information about your health problems?
b. Are you concerned about treatment in a hospital setting?
c. Are you willing to take Western medications?
d. What foods will help this problem?
Question 2
A male client has been diagnosed recently with a chronic illness. His family tells the nurse that they have noticed that he has not been attending his weekly card game night with his friends and does not return their calls.
What reaction is this client most likely experiencing? a. Anxiety
b. Withdrawal
c. Shock
d. Anger
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Patient Teaching
Patient registration form.
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.