The nurse is analyzing research data to determine the generalizability of the findings. The nurse researcher would use which of the following?
A) Descriptive statistics
B) Inferential statistics
C) Construct validity
D) Test–retest reliability
B
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While assessing a critically ill patient in the emergency department, the nurse notes on the cardiac monitor an R-on-T premature ventricular beat that develops into ventricular tachycardia (VT)
Immediately, the patient became unresponsive. The nurse knows that based on pathophysiologic principles, the most likely cause of the unresponsiveness is A) metabolic acidosis that occurs spontaneously following any dysrhythmias. B) interruption of the blood/oxygen supply to the brain. C) massive cerebrovascular accident (CVA) resulting from increased perfusion. D) a blood clot coming from the heart and occluding the carotid arteries.
The nurse delegates the making of an occupied bed to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement made by the UAP would indicate the need for further instruction prior to this assignment?
1. "I will be sure to inform you of any wound drainage." 2. "I will inform you if any of the client's tubes are loose." 3. "I will assess the client's IV tubing." 4. "I will inform you of any problems."
?A nursing one-month-old infant may grasp crudely at his mother's breast while feeding. That same child at the age of one year will probably easily hold a bottle or cup, placing it to his lips, and then putting it down when he is done. This change in ability to use the hands and fingers demonstrates advances in
A) gross motor skills B) locomotion C) fine motor skills D) concrete operations
A client with an illness that causes transient paralysis tells the nurse that he can feel the bed linens on his legs. Which of the following should the nurse do at this time?
1. Assess the client's sensory status for changes and improvements. 2. Take the linens off the client's legs. 3. Tell the client that he is experiencing phantom sensations. 4. Offer pain medication to the client.