A nursing student who is receiving poor grades states, "I am experiencing difficulty due to lack of time to devote to school." The additional factor that should be explored is lack of
a. aptitude.
b. interest.
c. motivation.
d. study skills.
ANS: D
Lack of understanding of how to study and how to use available time to study is generally a greater problem than actual lack of time. The other options are less relevant as causes of failure to learn and retain material.
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a. On her back b. On her left side c. On her right side d. On her hands and knees
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Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer using one decimal place. _______________