A Nurse Is Teaching a Culturally Diverse Patient with a Learning

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a culturally diverse patient with a learning disability about nutritional needs. What must the nurse do first before starting the teaching session?

• A) Obtain pictures of food.
• B) Get an interpreter.
• C) Establish a rapport.
• D) Refer to a dietitian.

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Definitions:

Hayflick Limit

Genetically controlled limit, proposed by Hayflick, on the number of times cells can divide in members of a species.

Maximum Life Span

The upper boundary of life expectancy for an organism, representing the greatest age an individual of a species can live under ideal conditions.

Prefrontal Regions

Areas of the frontal lobes of the brain responsible for complex behaviors including decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Cerebellar Regions

Areas within the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and can also be involved in cognitive functions.