When reading the results of a study, the researcher notes that as variable "A" increases there is a corresponding decrease in variable "B." The term used to describe this phenomenon is:
A) correlation coefficient
B) analysis of variance
C) standard deviation
D) covariance
D
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The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse is teaching the client and family about administering calcium acetate tablets by mouth with each meal at home
Which explanation about this medication is the most appropriate? A) "The calcium acetate will lower your serum phosphate levels." B) "The calcium acetate helps to neutralize your gastric acids." C) "The calcium acetate will help to stimulate your appetite." D) "The calcium acetate will decrease your serum creatinine levels."
A patient is diagnosed with a gastric ulcer located on the antrum. The nurse is aware that the ulcer may also affect the function of which adjacent structure?
1. Sphincter of Oddi 2. Acinus 3. Pyloric sphincter 4. Lower esophageal sphincter
A nurse is aware that when treating a client with cholinesterase inhibitors, it is imperative to have the antidote at the bedside. The nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
a. epinephrine. b. norepinephrine. c. atropine. d. edrophonium chloride (Tensilon).
The community health nurse is presenting a seminar to new mothers about breastfeeding. When discussing weaning, which new mother's statement suggests a need for further teaching?
1. "Slow weaning should take place over a period of several months." 2. "By weaning my baby slowly, I'm giving him time to change his eating method at his own pace." 3. "If I wean my baby slowly, I am less likely to develop breast engorgement." 4. "Slowly weaning my baby is recommended to allow time for psychological adjustment."