As qualitative researchers near the end of data collection, they may employ the technique of sampling:
A) Critical cases
B) Deviant cases
C) Typical cases
D) Disconfirming cases
D
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a. Glyburide is a substitute for insulin and acts by directly stimulating glucose uptake into the cell. b. Glyburide, like all oral hypoglycemic agents, does not cause the hypoglycemic reactions that may occur with insulin use. c. Glyburide and other hypoglycemic agents are thought to stimulate insulin production and increase sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites. d. Glyburide and other sulfonylureas lower blood sugar by inhibiting glucagon release from the liver, preventing gluconeogenesis.
What is the most effective intervention to prevent constipation in a patient who recently sustained a fractured femur and is currently in traction?
a. Get the patient up and to the bathroom at least twice each day. b. Administer enemas each day until the pa-tient has a bowel movement. c. Administer pain medication to prevent pain during defecation. d. Encourage a high-fiber diet and increased amounts of fluids.
A patient has arrived at the intensive care unit with a head injury. On admission, the patient is talking and is a little drowsy, but oriented
Two hours later, the nurse discovers that the patient is talking at a rapid pace and keeps repeating his words. Which of the following examples best de-picts Benner's stages and appropriate critical thinking processes in this situation? a. Advanced beginner—thinks that the patient is trying to be funny. b. Competent—thinks that the patient is experiencing effects from cerebral edema. c. Novice—thinks that the patient is stressed and has had a surge of adrenalin. d. Proficient—thinks that the patient is waking up from a coma.
A nurse's role in caring for the dying client includes all of the following EXCEPT:
1. acting as an advocate for the client and the client's wishes. 2. administering all medications as prescribed. 3. discussing aggressive life-saving treatments with the family when the client is no longer able to speak for him/herself. 4. consistently reassessing the client and making appropriate modifications in the plan of care.