Practice Question
A hospice nurse is planning care for a client who has lung cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to incorporate the clients and family's cultural beliefs?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
'We will respect what is important to you.
Rationale:
▪️ This open-ended, inclusive statement demonstrates cultural sensitivity and supports the client and family’s autonomy and values.
▪️ It avoids assumptions and allows the team to tailor care to individual beliefs.
▪️ Respecting diverse cultural beliefs is a core principle of hospice and palliative care.
▪️ This promotes trust and dignity during end-of-life care.
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This question is from RN Adult Medsurg II~2023 which contains 86 questions.
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Answer Choices:
A. "I can assist you with making a list of foods you like for the dietitian."
B. "l understand that the dietary choices can seem overwhelming."
C. "Managing your diabetes will require you to make accommodations."
D. "The dietitian will provide you with the best food choices to manage your diabetes."
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Answer Choices:
A. Press down on the orbital area of the eye.
B. Pinch the trapezius muscle.
C. Use a 25-gauge needle.
D. Elicit a reflex with a reflex hammer.
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Answer Choices:
A. Irrigate the affected eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner.
B. Sit the client up with their head turned toward the right side.
C. Place a strip of pH paper under the upper lid of the affected eye.
D. Irrigate the affected eye using sterile water.
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Answer Choices:
A. Droplet precautions
B. Standard precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Contact precautions
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Answer Choices:
A. Gurgling bowel sounds every 10 seconds
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4