A Nurse Is Caring for a Hispanic Individual

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a Hispanic individual.Which question should the nurse ask the person during the assessment process?

• A)"How many herbal medicines do you take?"
• B)"You cannot use any herbal products in the hospital.Did you bring any?"
• C)"Interactions between herbal products and medications can be very dangerous.Which ones do you use?
• D)"Tell me how you treat your asthma at home.What treatments work especially well for you?"

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Definitions:

Trans Fatty Acids

A type of unhealthy fat found in partially hydrogenated oils, associated with an increased risk of heart disease and other health issues.

Stroke

A medical condition characterized by the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain.

Blood Flow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, supplying nutrients and oxygen to the body while removing waste products.

Brain Cells

Refers to the cells that make up the brain, including neurons that transmit nerve impulses and glial cells that support neuron function.