The Nurse Assigned to an Oncology Unit Reports That Three

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse assigned to an oncology unit reports that three of the patients with cancer do not have an appetite and have eaten little during the shift. What strategies can the nurse on the next shift use to increase these patients' appetites? Select all that apply.

• A)Offer frequent, smaller meals.
• B)Keep the patients' rooms neat and clean.
• C)Provide or assist with frequent oral hygiene.
• D)Increase liquid intake before meals.
• E)Avoid high-protein supplements.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Favoritism

The tendency to give preferential treatment and express positive attitudes towards members of one's own group over those from other groups.

Outgroup Favoritism

The phenomenon where a person prefers and supports the members of a group they are not part of over their own group.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group memberships, such as social, cultural, and occupational groups.

Ingroup Bias

The inclination to prefer individuals from one's own group rather than those from outside groups.