The Nurse Preparing Instruction for a Patient Recovering from a Critical

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse preparing instruction for a patient recovering from a critical illness will include ways to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. What caused the nurse to provide this patient teaching? Select all that apply.

• A) Patient is obese.
• B) Patient's triglyceride level is elevated.
• C) Patient is 55 years old.
• D) Patient has high blood pressure.
• E) Patient is Caucasian.

---

Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that guide the behavior of individuals within an organization and give it a distinct personality.

Positive

A characteristic or attribute that denotes optimism, constructiveness, or a beneficial nature in a situation or in an individual’s demeanor.

Culture Adaptation

The process of adjusting and adapting to a culture different from one's own, often involving learning new behaviors, norms, and values.

Disintegration

The process of breaking down or being broken down into smaller parts, losing cohesion or unity.