A Nurse in a Large Metropolitan City Enjoys Working in a Health

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse in a large metropolitan city enjoys working in a health clinic that primarily serves Hispanic clients. What does this statement imply about the nurse?

• A) The nurse's knowledge and skills are not adequate to care for clients with acute illnesses.
• B) The nurse respects and values providing culturally competent care.
• C) The nurse is attempting to overcome cultural blindness.
• D) This employment makes the nurse feel superior to a minority group of people.

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic

Describes molecules or surfaces that repel water, inhibiting the ability of water to bond or saturate the material or molecule.

Lipids

Broad class of naturally occurring molecules that includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, which are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.

Autonomic Subdivision

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including the heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, and is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Innervated

Supplied with nerves, which allows for the sensation or movement of a part of the body.