HESI Registered Nurse EXIT Practice Exam

Which comment by a nurse indicates an attitude of prejudice regarding a Catholic client with many children?

1. "I wonder who is paying for this trip to the hospital?"

2. "I think she needs to go to the city hospital."

3. "All those people indulge in large families!"

4. "Doesn't she know there's such a thing as birth control?"

The correct answer is: "Doesn't she know there's such a thing as birth control?"

The comment reflecting an attitude of prejudice is the one that suggests a lack of understanding or acceptance of the personal choices made by the Catholic client regarding family planning. This statement implies a judgment regarding the client's reproductive decisions and highlights a bias against her beliefs, given that many Catholic teachings traditionally discourage the use of artificial birth control. The phrase suggests that the nurse believes the client should conform to a particular standard for family size, which can be seen as an expression of prejudice toward the client’s values and lifestyle choices. In this context, the other statements may indicate curiosity or concern about practical matters, such as funding for hospital visits or the suitability of facilities. However, they do not convey the same level of negative bias or judgment about the client’s beliefs and choices as the statement in question.