The nurse researcher is reviewing a simple regression equation (Y = a + bX). What does the a stand for?
A) Predicted value of variable Y
B) Intercept constant
C) Regression coefficient
D) Actual value of variable X
B
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A rare malignancy will require the amputation of an adolescent client's leg. The client refuses the surgery, stating: "I would rather die than have my leg amputated." What information should the nurse use to plan future interventions for this cl
1. The knowledge that adolescents are very concerned about body image 2. Concern about need for education regarding the danger of delaying surgery 3. The fact that the parents will have the ultimate decision about surgery 4. The ability of the adolescent to understand medical terminology
A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old, sedentary female patient. While educating the patient about how many calories are required to maintain her current body weight, the nurse recommends approximately
1. 800 calories a day. 2. 1000 calories a day. 3. 1600 calories a day. 4. 2000 calories a day.
You are the nurse working in an anticoagulation clinic. One of your patients is K.N., who has a long-standing history of an irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation or A-fib, for which he takes the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin)
Recently K.N. had his mitral heart valve replaced with a mechanical valve. How does atrial fibrillation differ from a normal heart rhythm?
The intrauterine environment can have a profound and permanent effect on the developing fetus with or without chromosome or gene abnormalities. Most adverse intrauterine effects are the result of teratogens
The nurse is cognizant that this group of agents does not include: a. Accutane c. Amniotic bands b. Rubella d. Alcohol