What is occurring when the nurse researcher documents the frequency of new research cases over a given time period?
A) Prevalence
B) Incidence
C) Relative risk
D) Self-selection
B
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Treatment of the client with ventricular fibrillation (VF) requires which of these measures?
a. a precordial thump b. administration of lidocaine hydrochloride c. CPR and immediate defibrillation d. digoxin administration
A nurse has taught a patient about healthy eating habits. Which learning objective/outcome is most appropriate for the affective domain?
a. The patient will state three facts about healthy eating. b. The patient will identify two foods for a healthy snack. c. The patient will verbalize the value of eating healthy. d. The patient will cook a meal with low-fat oil.
The rubella vaccine has been prescribed for a new mother. Which of the following statements should the postpartum nurse make when providing information about the vaccine to the client?
1. "You will need a second vaccination at your 6-week postpartum visit." 2. "You should avoid sexual intercourse for 2 weeks after the administration of the vaccine." 3. "You should not become pregnant for 1 to 3 months after the administration of the vaccine." 4. "You should avoid heat and extreme temperature changes for a week after the administration of the vaccine."
A nurse is conducting family education with the parents and siblings of a young woman who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What is a difference between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders that the nurse should cite?
A) Bipolar disorders do not involve periods of sadness or unhappiness. B) Bipolar disorders involve mood swings ranging from depression to euphoria. C) Depressive disorders involve times of elation that are not found in bipolar disorder. D) Depressive disorders cannot be treated but bipolar disorders are treatable.