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what are the two durations of pain? -:- acute and chronic what are the two etiologies of pain? -:- nociceptive or neuropathic what is nociceptive pain? -:- normal processing of stimulus that damages normal tissue or has the potential to do so if prolonged what are examples of nociceptive? -:- appendicitis, chemical burns, sunburns what is neuropathic pain? -:- - pain that arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves [e.g., phantom limb pain, pain below the level of a spinal cord...

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A set of practices and behaviors defined by customs, habits, language, and geography that groups of individuals share - an encompassing wife of life that is shared among other members of a collective - influences how people approach the world- especially with healthcare and illness correct answer: Culture Any nursing encounter in which the client and nurse are from different cultures - Especially common in America because it is the great melting pot of cultures and ethnicities correct an...

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Cultural competence is having _____________ and ___________ for others' ideas and ways of life. a) openness and respect b) appreciation and understanding c) gratitude and realization correct answer: a which of the following are aspects of cultural competence? SATA a. curiosity b. patience c. self-awareness d. kindness correct answer: a, b, c t/f: a person must have curiosity, patinece, and self-awareness of their own culture and culturally mediated ideas to be culturally com...

List the steps of the policy cycle (6) correct answer: set an agenda policy formation policy adoption policy implementation policy assessment policy modification describe setting an agenda correct answer: 3 factors: - the significance of the problem - the political support for addressing the problem - the ability to perceive the viability of alternative solutions to the problem describe policy formation correct answer: the possible and available alternative policies are i...

which of the following are steps of the policy cycle? SATA a. setting an agenda b. policy formulation c. policy adoption d. policy implementation e. policy assessment f. policy modification g. policy reformation correct answer: a, b, c, d, e, f which would the nurse identify as "setting an agenda" regarding the policy cycle? a. foresight scanning, identifying emerging issues b. impact assessments c. support and advice to regulatory bodies d. independent verification techniqu...

Mental Health Competencies (NURS 4615) Exam 2 Questions Textbook 2024 Update Questions and Verified Correct Answers Already Passed

According to the National Assessment of Adult Health Literacy, what percentage of adults in the U.S. have proficient health literacy skills? correct answer: 12% What percentage of the U.S. population does not even have a basic level of health literacy? correct answer: 14% What is included in health literacy? correct answer: Cultural literacy Scientific literacy Reading skills What is true of clients with low health literacy? correct answer: They are more likely to be hospitalize...