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A nurse is assessing a client who presents with injuries and signs that may suggest intimate partner violence. Which of the following statements by the client would most likely indicate the need for further assessment and intervention?

A 55-year-old patient undergoing treatment for advanced cancer expresses feelings of despair and questions the meaning of their illness. The patient identifies as a member of a specific religious community and mentions that they have not been able to participate in their spiritual practices or attend services recently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to support the patient's spiritual needs?

The nurse is working in a community-based facility that provides healthcare to a culturally diverse population. Which of the following statements about culture should the nurse recognize as being significant in determining interactions with clients?

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with injuries and signs that may suggest intimate partner violence. Which of the following statements by the client would most likely indicate the need for further assessment and intervention?

A young woman has just learned of the accidental death of her husband. She begins to cry and states, "It's not fair! How could he do this to me?" This remark is assessed as which of the following?

Nurses caring for clients need to provide culturally competent care to an increasingly diverse population. Which statements accurately describe a characteristic of cultural diversity that exists in the United States? (Select all that apply)

A lifeguard at a community pool is responsible for regulating the chlorine level in the water provided by chlorine gas. To which type of hazard is this individual exposed?

A worker in a machine shop seeks care from the occupational nurse for a deep laceration incurred while working with a certain machine. The nurse reviews records and finds that there have been several incidents involving this piece of machinery, and investigates what happened, why it happened, and how to avoid it in the future. What type of investigation is the nurse pursuing?

The nurse plans to use pamphlets to educate newly immigrated clients about diabetes mellitus. Before initiating this education, what priority information should the nurse obtain?

A nurse is assessing the impact of a severe health crisis, such as a chronic illness or major accident, on a family unit. The family is experiencing significant stress due to the health crisis, which has altered their daily routines and responsibilities. Considering the potential effects of such a crisis, which of the following is the major effect on the family structure that the nurse should be aware of?

The nurse sees clients in a community clinic that is in a predominately White neighborhood. After performing assessments on many of the clients visiting the clinic, the nurse notes that many of the minority groups living within the neighborhood have lost the cultural characteristics that made them different. What is the term for this process?