A researcher wants to study the process by which people make decisions about seeking treatment for infertility. The researcher's paradigmatic orientation most likely is:
A) Positivism
B) Determinism
C) Empiricism
D) Naturalism
D
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The nurse determines that a patient has a knowledge deficit regarding her diagnosis of achalasia. The nurse begins patient teaching by explaining that achalasia is
a. a white patch on the mouth or tongue mucosa. b. caused by frequent ulceration on the lip. c. caused by excess exposure to sun and wind. d. caused by the inability of a muscle to relax.
The nurse caring for a patient with schizophrenic spectrum disorder notes that the patient imitates the nurse's movements during the assessment. Which symptom is the patient experiencing?
1. Echolalia 2. Echopraxia 3. Loose associations 4. Automatic obedience
A woman who has a history of breast cancer has been experiencing hot flashes as she enters menopause. She is seeking information about how to manage these manifestations. What information can be provided to the client?
A) Estrogen is the only reliable method of treatment for the vasomotor manifestations being reported by the client. B) Olive oil and black cohosh are effective in the management of hot flashes. C) The client should be advised to simply wait until the process of menopause has finished to achieve comfort and relief from the hot flashes. D) Soy and black cohosh can be used to manage the hot flashes associated with menopause.
The implementation that would make a patient with atopic dermatitis more comfortable is to:
1. instruct the patient to wear loose clothing. 2. add alcohol to the bath water. 3. provide a diet low in fat. 4. increase the room temperature to 78º F to 80º F.