Researchers often undertake preliminary analyses to assess biases. What type of bias should nurse researchers check for when nonrandomized comparison groups are used and compared to the groups' baseline characteristics?
A) Nonresponsive
B) Volunteer
C) Selection
D) Attrition
C
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A treatment team member works with a client who is living in a residential treatment facility who has a diagnosis of severe paranoid schizophrenia
The team member who collaborates with the physician to coordinate the client's therapy and medications and necessary referrals is the: a. Nurse case manager b. Psychiatric technician c. Certified nursing assistant d. Home health care provider
The nurse is evaluating the client receiving hydromorphone (Dilaudid) for side effects of the medication. Which of the following reflect side effects of this medication? Select all that apply
1. Respiratory rate less than 12 2. Pruritis 3. Nausea 4. Tachypnea 5. Polyuria
From a pharmacology standpoint, which of the following best explains why levodopa is superior to dopamine?
1. It crosses the blood–brain barrier. 2. It has fewer adverse effects. 3. It has less risk for addiction. 4. It can be administered orally.
Speech is always abnormal in patients who have had head injuries.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)