If an extraneous variable is held constant in a quantitative investigation, the true relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable becomes clearer
A) True
B) False
A
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During rounds, the interdisciplinary team is discussing the care of a child with a newly diagnosed Wilms' tumor. The nurse describes the mother as being angry and upset that they are not caring properly for her child
What behavior probably is the cause of the mother's anger? 1. The nurses are negligent in providing safe care for the child. 2. The mother does not have adequate support from Social Services. 3. The mother is feeling guilty for not recognizing that the child was ill. 4. The mother is beginning the stages of grief over loss of her previously well child.
The nurse is caring for a patient who will be having surgery. The patient has just signed the consent form for the operation. What does the patient's signature indicate?
a. The patient agrees with the doctor's diagnosis. b. The patient gives permission for the surgery to be performed. c. The patient has agreed to pay for any costs not covered by insurance. d. The patient has been told of all the available treatment options.
During an admission assessment, the nurse collects objective and subjective data. What is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient complains of nausea. b. The patient is vomiting. c. The patient experiences tachycardia. d. The patent is pacing the halls.
Which is the highest form of measurement?
a. Interval b. Nominal c. Ordinal d. Ratio