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s a process of learning a different culture to adapt to a new or changing environment. - answerAcculturation.
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... [Show More] a subjective perspective of the person's heritage and a sense of belonging to a group - answerEthnic identity
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nclude meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music therapy, massage, touch, laughter, humor, &
spiritual measures (prayer). - answer- Low-risk therapies:
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ecause of their health & dietary practices, Native Americans, Latino Americans, Hispanic Americans, &
African Americans. - answer- High risk of obesity & diabetes mellitus
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urgery is not prohibited, but the administration of blood and blood products is forbidden. This religious
group believes the soul cannot live after death. Administration of medication is an acceptable practice
except if the medication is derived from blood products. - answer- Jehovah's Witnesses
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elievers adhere to dietary kosher laws. In this religion, the dairy-meat combination is unacceptable.
Only fish that have scales and fins are allowed; meats that are allowed include animals that are
vegetable eaters, cloven-hoofed, and ritually slaughtered. - answer- Orthodox Judaism
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nclude whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative & bodybased practices, & energy medicine. - answer- Five categories of complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM):
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ocused, maintains strong control, makes decisions, & addresses all problems. Dominates group &
commands, rather than seeks suggestions or input. Manager addresses problem (quality improvement)with
taff, designs a plan without input, & wants all problems reported directly back to her - answer- Autocratic
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articipative & would likely meet with each staff person individually to determine staff member's
perception of problem. Would also speak with the staff about any issues & ask the staff for input with
developing a plan. - answer- Democratic leader
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assive and nondirective. Would state what the problem was & inform staff that the staff needed to
come up with a plan to "fix it." - answer- Laissez-faire leader
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ssessment findings include cough, dyspnea, crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure,
bounding pulse, elevated CVP, weight gain, edema, neck & hand vein distention, altered LOC, &
decreased hematocrit. - answer- Overhydration or fluid overload & occurs when fluid intake or fluid
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