It would be important for a nurse researcher to use blinding when
a. The sample size is small
b. The outcomes must be accurately measured
c. Using a control group
d. Studying the attrition rate
ANS: C
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a. The charges for these services are minimal. b. Databases are updated weekly or monthly. c. An independent professional critique of each work accompanies the full text. d. The service provides translations to English of articles written in other languages.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client has dyspnea and has read that caffeine helps break up and expel secretions. The client asks you for a recommendation. An appropriate response would be which of the following?
1. Caffeine is a bronchodilator, so it is correct. 2. Consumption of caffeine is never recommended. 3. Milk will help prevent the mucus. 4. Fruit juice will work just as well.
The nurse delegates a sitz bath to you. To protect the person from burns, you need to:
a. Use a flannel cover b. Measure water temperature c. Set the temperature with a key d. Add cool water every 5 minutes