A research team is writing a proposal for a quantitative study that will test the efficacy of an online prenatal education module. The team recognizes the need to control for extraneous variables
Which of the following strategies will best accomplish this goal?
A) Pairing each member of the experimental group with a member of the control group who shares similar characteristics
B) Utilizing multiple control groups
C) Randomly assigning participants to either the experimental group or the control group
D) Performing the assignment to groups after all participants have completed a pretest
C
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what is the nurse's best understanding of the patient's statement? 1. The patient is describing a cultural myth. 2. The patient is describing a culture-bound syndrome. 3. The patient is experiencing delusions. 4. The patient's culture uses folklore elements to explain medical conditions.
Which of the following signs is most indicative of prostate cancer in a 75 year old male?
a. PSA of 12 ng/ml b. hard, nodular lump on physical palpation through rectal exam c. blood in the urine d. all of the above may be signs of prostate cancer
A nurse has decided to obtain individual professional liability insurance. In general, which type of insurance is best for most nurses?
1. Certificate-based 2. Employer-sponsored 3. Occurrence-based 4. Claims-made
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Which of the following is the nurse caring for Mr. Perez aware that he is at risk for? A) cultural assimilation C) cultural imposition B) cultural shock D) cultural blindness