Which type of statistics explains characteristics of variables found in a sample and describes, summarizes, and synthesizes collected data?
a. Descriptive
b. Inferential
c. Explanatory
d. Intuitive
Descriptive
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The nurse is collecting data about a client's current health status. Which statement would assist in gathering subjective data about the client?
A) "Your eyelid is red and swollen." B) "Your skin appears to be dry and irritated." C) "I see that you have bruises on your legs." D) "Tell me why you have difficulty sleeping."
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has voiced concerns about why she has gotten this disorder. She reports she has not been ill. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) Candidiasis is a bacterial infection that may be transmitted by contact with dirty utensils. B) The candidiasis infection is caused by a virus. C) Candidiasis is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth. D) Candidias is often caused by eating spicy or irritating foods.
A mother and daughter are seeing a mental health advanced practice nurse. The daughter, 15 years old, ran away a month ago and was found at a friend's home 3 days later. The daughter says she ran away because her mother beat her
The mother tells the APN that she is raising her daughter the way she was raised. What theory would the mental health APN use to treat this patient dyad? A) Cognitive theory B) Psychodynamic nursing C) Family Systems theory D) Psychosocial theory
Studies about psychiatric patients' understanding of psychopharmacology suggest that the nursing diagnosis most applicable is
a. deficient knowledge related to drug therapy. b. impaired memory related to drug side effects. c. impaired decision making related to drug dependency. d. disturbed thought processes related to anticipation of side effects.