The African American Patient Had a Myocardial Infarction and Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

The African American patient had a myocardial infarction and is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) . The nurse caring for the patient is Caucasian. The nurse assesses the patient's diet to be very high in fat. What is the best plan by the nurse to improve the patient's diet and reduce the risk for additional medications?

• A) With the patient's permission, plan to ask an African American nurse to speak to him about a low-fat diet.
• B) With the patient's permission, plan to discuss his diet with whomever prepares meals for his family.
• C) Plan to give the patient information specific to African Americans about low-fat diets.
• D) Plan to ask the physician for a consult by dietary services so a dietician can teach the patient about low-fat diets.

Comprehend the historical context and findings of the Ringelmann effect on group effort.

Grasp the principles of distraction-conflict theory in relation to social facilitation.

Recognize the types of tasks defined in Steiner’s taxonomy and their impact on group interaction and performance.

Identify the role of group norms, membership, and socialization processes in shaping group behavior.

---

Definitions:

Education

The process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits through various means such as teaching, training, storytelling, and discussion.

Productivity

The efficiency with which inputs, such as labor and capital, are converted into outputs, or goods and services.

Dry-Landscape Gardens

A style of Japanese garden that uses sand, gravel, rocks, and occasionally plants to create a minimalist and contemplative environment.

Momoyama

A period in Japanese history (1573–1603), characterized by a unique style of art and architecture that emerged during the transition from feudal Japan to the unified Edo period.