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NCLEX Questions Patient Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health education session for a group of Somali women who wear hijabs (headscarves). Which statement by the nurse reflects cultural sensitivity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse reflects cultural sensitivity by providing health information that is relevant and respectful to the women's cultural practice of wearing hijabs. The nurse does not criticize or discourage the women from wearing hijabs, but rather offers advice on how to prevent potential health problems associated with sun exposure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working in a long-term care facility that serves a diverse population of older adults. The nurse notices that some residents prefer to eat foods from their own cultural backgrounds, while others enjoy trying new cuisines. What term best describes this phenomenon?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acculturation is the process of adopting or adapting to some aspects of another culture, while retaining one's own cultural identity. It can occur at different levels and rates, depending on various factors, such as age, education, motivation, and exposure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and requests to receive hospice care at home. The client's family members express concern about the client's decision and ask the nurse to convince the client to stay in the hospital. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should acknowledge the family members' concern, but also respect the client's right to autonomy and self-determination regarding end-of-life care. The nurse should explain that the client has the right to choose where they want to receive hospice care, whether it is at home or in another setting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has hypertension. The client is from Haiti and speaks Creole. The nurse uses an interpreter to communicate with the client. Which statement by the nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter by using this statement, as it follows the best practices for working with an interpreter, such as speaking directly to the client in short sentences, using clear and simple language, and avoiding jargon or slang.
Question 5 of 5
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is anxious and dehydrated,has reportedly not been eating and has had a weight loss of $5 \mathrm{lb}$ in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration (A) is the priority due to immediate physiological risk (e.g., organ failure) over nutrition (B), which is secondary. C is incorrect (no excessive fluid), and D (skin integrity) is less urgent than fluid replacement in Alzheimer’s-related dehydration, making A the priority.