Susan thinks she is having a heart attack.  Her heart is rac…

Susan thinks she is having a heart attack.  Her heart is racing, she is sweating, breathing heavily, and is afraid she is going to die.  When she went to the Emergency Room, the physician told her she was not having a heart attack and referred Susan to a psychologist. What disorder will Susan probably diagnosed as having?

A nurse is caring for a patient from a different cultural ba…

A nurse is caring for a patient from a different cultural background and takes the time to learn about the patient’s cultural beliefs and values, including preferences for certain foods, healing practices, and family involvement in care. According to Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality, which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates cultural competence?

Mr. Davis, a 78-year-old hospice patient, is nearing the end…

Mr. Davis, a 78-year-old hospice patient, is nearing the end of life. His family is concerned and asks the nurse what physiological changes Mr. Davis will experience. The nurse will prepare to teach the family about what normal physiological change during the dying process?

A hospital has recently implemented a new protocol for admin…

A hospital has recently implemented a new protocol for administering high-risk medications to patients. The nurse is tasked with assessing the impact of this new protocol on patient safety. What should be the primary focus of the nurse’s quality improvement efforts in this situation?