In a study of the effectiveness of massage in reducing the pain of oncology patients, the researcher is investigating a causal relationship
A) True
B) False
A
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The nurse makes the following entry on the patient's care plan: "Goal not met. Patient refuses to walk and states, 'I'm afraid of falling.'" The nurse should:
a. ignore the patient's concern in evaluating goal attainment. b. document the patient's unwillingness to continue the plan of care. c. continue the plan of care as originally agreed upon. d. modify the care plan in response to the patient's condition and wishes.
The most widely used system of measurement in the world is the
A. household system. B. apothecary system. C. metric system. D. fractional system.
What nursing diagnosis would be the most appropriate for a woman experiencing severe preeclampsia?
a. Risk for injury to the fetus related to uteroplacental insufficiency b. Risk for eclampsia c. Risk for deficient fluid volume related to increased sodium retention secondary to administration of MgSO4 d. Risk for increased cardiac output related to use of antihypertensive drugs
The nurse is collecting data for a patient admitted for heart failure who has clavicle muscle retractions, nostril flaring, and labored breathing. Vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 162/84 mm Hg, pulse 120 beats/min, and respirations 32/min
Which patient data would require immediate action be taken? a. Quiet, shallow respirations b. Use of neck accessory muscles c. Jaw jutting forward to inhale d. Leaning on the over-bed table