Being Knowledgeable About a Client's Culture And/or Ethnicity While at the Same

question 121

True/False

Being knowledgeable about a client's culture and/or ethnicity while at the same time not inappropriately stereotyping a client are both important aspects of being a culturally competent therapist.

Acknowledge the importance and method of incorporating pain assessment within routine vital sign checks.

Recognize and manage potential complications associated with epidural analgesics.

Identify tasks related to pain management that can be safely delegated.

Understand the importance and reliability of patient's self-report in assessing pain.

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Definitions:

Androgens

Hormones that stimulate or control the development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates by binding to androgen receptors.

Pepsinogens

Precursor enzymes produced by the stomach that, when activated, play a key role in breaking down proteins during digestion.

Zymogens

Inactive enzyme precursors that require a biochemical change to become active enzymes.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that play a key role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.