Studies that collect data at one point in time are called:
A) Panel studies
B) Cross-sectional studies
C) Longitudinal studies
D) Trend studies
B
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The nurse is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit. Which of the following is an appropriate restorative care goal for the client?
a. the client will have restored health b. the client will return home after 2 weeks of therapy c. the client will restore only activities of daily living d. the client will reach optimal functional level
An older patient has an unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds in the last 3 months. What should the nurse teach the patient's family to prevent further loss of weight?
1. Provide liquid nutritional supplements with meals. 2. Add nonfat milk powder to scrambled eggs to add more protein. 3. Encourage the patient to resume smoking to increase the appetite. 4. There is nothing to change as weight loss is a normal part of aging.
While assessing a group of patients, the nurse recognizes the patient who could qualify for Medicaid benefits is the:
a. 35-year-old unemployed single mother with diabetes. b. 70-year-old Medicare recipient with re-tirement income who needs to be in a long-term care facility. c. 80-year-old blind woman living in her own home who has inadequate private insurance. d. 67-year-old stroke victim with Medicare Part A and an income from investments.
Which reaction to a compliment from another client should a nurse identify as a typical response from a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder?
A. Interpreting the compliment as a secret code used to increase personal power B. Feeling the compliment was well deserved C. Being grateful for the compliment but fearing later rejection and humiliation D. Wondering what deep meaning and purpose are attached to the compliment