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charchew

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The nurse is performing an admission assessment. Which findings reflect components of a cultural assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The patient uses aspirin as needed for pain.
  b. The patient has a history of hypertension.
  c. The patient uses herbal tea to relax in the evenings.
  d. The patient does not speak English.
  e. The patient is allergic to shellfish.
  f. The patient does not eat pork products for religious reasons.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing medication errors. Which situation is an example of a medication error?
 
  a. A patient refuses her morning medica-tions.
  b. A patient receives a double dose of a medication because the nurse did not cut the pill in half.
  c. A patient develops hives after having started an IV antibiotic 24 hours earlier.
  d. A patient complains of severe pain still present 60 minutes after a pain medication was given.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, F

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



charchew

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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