Which potential research subject is considered a vulnerable population for a research project?
1. A 35-year-old with diagnosed schizophrenia.
2. A 47-year-old hospitalized with cancer.
3. A 16-month-old hospitalized with pneumonia.
4. A 16-month-old hospitalized with pneumonia.
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Rationale 1: Persons with mental illness are not considered a vulnerable population for research projects. Vulnerable populations for a research study are children, geriatric clients, prisoners, people with AIDS, the homeless, and unconscious/sedated patients.
Rationale 2: An adult with an illness is not considered to belong to a vulnerable population. Vulnerable populations for a research study are children, geriatric clients, prisoners, people with AIDS, the homeless, and unconscious/sedated patients.
Rationale 3: Since this patient cannot give informed consent or assent to the informed consent given by another (parents), this infant is considered to belong to a vulnerable population.
Rationale 4: An adult with an illness or injury is not considered to belong to a vulnerable population. Vulnerable populations for a research study are children, geriatric clients, prisoners, people with AIDS, the homeless, and unconscious/sedated patients.
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a. Alprazolam [Xanax] b. Buspirone [Buspar] c. Deep brain stimulation d. Fluoxetine [Paxil]
Which statement indicates understanding of how a nurse could improve decision-making skills?
1. "We should gather a group together to make important unit decisions to ensure fairness." 2. "I should practice making decisions by developing potential solutions and then choosing one." 3. "I know I will never be able to improve my decision-making skills because I am not a strong person." 4. "We can make a decision and then ask for input from others to make sure it was the right choice."
Which lists the services needed by the person?
a. Care plan b. Service plan c. Medication record d. Medical record
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Howvare you going to respond to her?