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Which action should the nurse take when using critical thinking to make clinical decisions?

During a patient’s bath, the nurse observes the patient having a tonic clonic seizure. The nurse immediately turns the patient to a side-lying position. The nurse is demonstrating which phase of the nursing process?

During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the nurse realizes that the patient’s short-term goals have not been met. The nurse should:

An elderly client with a history of alcohol abuse and has a medication ordered with 75% hepatic metabolism. Which of the following would you expect the doctor to order?  

The asthmatic client is using an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. For which condition should the nurse monitor the client?

A client has been receiving IV potassium supplements.  The nurse observes the patient’s heart rate is now 116 beats per minute.  What other symptoms might the nurse expect to see if the patient is becoming hyperkalemic? (Select All That Apply)  

John Dewey argued that cultural ______ supported rigid segregation between groups.

Cultural identity refers to the identification with and perceived acceptance into a group that has a shared system of symbols and means as well as norms for conduct.

Stereotypes can become self-fulfilling prophecies for the person stereotyped.

Kale (1997) developed four ethical principles to guide intercultural interactions.