NCLEX-PN Study Guide, Saunders/Silvestri 7th
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The nurse consults with a dietician regarding the dietary preferences of an Asian American
client. Which food should the nurse suggest to include in the diet plan? ✔️✔️Rice
rationale: Asian American food preferences usually include raw fish, rice, and soy sauce.
An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client
tells the nurse that she would like to take an herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure.
Which statement by the nurse is MOST IMPORTANT to provide to the client? ✔️✔️"You will need
to talk to your primary health care provider before using an herbal substance"
rationale: although herbal substances may have some beneficial effects, not all herbs are safe
to use. Clients who are being treated with a conventional medication therapy should be advised
to avoid herbal substances with similar pharmacological effects, because the combination may
lead to an excessive-reaction or unknown interaction effects.
A Hispanic American mother brings her child to the clinic for an examination. Which is MOST
IMPORTANT when gathering data about the child? ✔️✔️Touching the child during the
examination
rationale: in Hispanic American culture, eye behavior is significant. It is believed that the
"bad/evil eye" can be given to a child if a person looks at and admires the child without
touching the child. Therefore, touching the child during the examination is very important.
A nursing student is asked to identify the practices and beliefs of the Amish society. Which
should the student identify (select all that apply): ✔️✔️1. many choose not to have health
insurance
2. they believe health is a gift from God.
3. the authority of women is equal to that of men
4. they remain secluded and avoid helping others
5. they use both traditional and alternative health care, such as healers, herbs, and massage.
6. funerals are conducted in the home without a eulogy, flower decorations, or any other
display. Caskets are plain and simple, without adornment.
ed. Questions and Answers| Latest Update
The nurse consults with a dietician regarding the dietary preferences of an Asian American
client. Which food should the nurse suggest to include in the diet plan? ✔️✔️Rice
rationale: Asian American food preferences usually include raw fish, rice, and soy sauce.
An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client
tells the nurse that she would like to take an herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure.
Which statement by the nurse is MOST IMPORTANT to provide to the client? ✔️✔️"You will need
to talk to your primary health care provider before using an herbal substance"
rationale: although herbal substances may have some beneficial effects, not all herbs are safe
to use. Clients who are being treated with a conventional medication therapy should be advised
to avoid herbal substances with similar pharmacological effects, because the combination may
lead to an excessive-reaction or unknown interaction effects.
A Hispanic American mother brings her child to the clinic for an examination. Which is MOST
IMPORTANT when gathering data about the child? ✔️✔️Touching the child during the
examination
rationale: in Hispanic American culture, eye behavior is significant. It is believed that the
"bad/evil eye" can be given to a child if a person looks at and admires the child without
touching the child. Therefore, touching the child during the examination is very important.
A nursing student is asked to identify the practices and beliefs of the Amish society. Which
should the student identify (select all that apply): ✔️✔️1. many choose not to have health
insurance
2. they believe health is a gift from God.
3. the authority of women is equal to that of men
4. they remain secluded and avoid helping others
5. they use both traditional and alternative health care, such as healers, herbs, and massage.
6. funerals are conducted in the home without a eulogy, flower decorations, or any other
display. Caskets are plain and simple, without adornment.
