A client returning to the floor after orthopedic surgery is reporting nausea. The nurse is aware that an appropriate intervention is to:

avoid oral hygiene until the nausea subsides.

provide clear liquids with a straw.

avoid strong-smelling foods.

hold all medications.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Oral hygiene should not be avoided; in fact, it helps reduce nausea and discomfort by maintaining oral freshness.
B. Providing clear liquids may be appropriate once nausea decreases, but offering fluids too soon can worsen nausea. Using a straw is not specifically indicated.
C. Avoiding strong-smelling foods can help reduce nausea, as strong odors often trigger or worsen nausea.
D. Holding all medications is not appropriate unless the nausea is severe or the medications cause nausea; the nurse should evaluate and administer antiemetics if ordered.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A perceived loss is one that is felt by the individual but may not be obvious or recognized by others. Loss of independence is internal and subjective, fitting this definition.
B. Loss of a spouse is a actual loss, as it involves the tangible death of a loved one.
C. Loss of a leg is a physical, actual loss that is evident to others.
D. Loss of a job is also an actual loss since it involves a real, external change.

A. "Our personal beliefs and values have no effect on how we care for people." B. "It is important to see how any biases might impact our feelings about others." C. "Even if a treatment goes against the client's values, they have to have it." D. "Folk healers really can be a deterrent to a client's care."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Personal beliefs and values do affect how nurses provide care and must be acknowledged to provide culturally competent care.
B. Recognizing how personal biases can influence feelings and care is essential for developing cultural competence and providing respectful, individualized care.
C. Forcing treatments that conflict with a client’s values violates client autonomy and cultural respect.
D. Folk healers should be understood as part of a client’s cultural practice, not viewed as deterrents; respecting these practices supports holistic care.

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A client returning to the floor after orthopedic surgery is reporting nausea. The nurse is aware that an appropriate intervention is to:

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Which is an example of a perceived loss?

Correct Answer is A

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A nurse manager is conducting an in-service education program for a group of staff nurses on developing cultural competence. The nurse manager determines that the educational program was successful based on which statement by the group?

Correct Answer is B

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