To apply research findings to EBP, nurses must learn to understand the difference between statistical and clinical significance and be able to
a. analyze the findings for type I and type II errors.
b. name each type of variable that was considered in the study.
c. read and interpret statistical tables and appraise data analysis.
d. duplicate the researcher's calculations and data collection methods.
c. read and interpret statistical tables and appraise data analysis.
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a. Maximum of 5 years b. Minimum of 3 years c. Maximum of 4 years d. Minimum of 2 years
What statement applies to the current focus of the dietary management of children with diabetes?
a. Measurement of all servings of food is vital for control. b. Daily calculate specific amounts of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. c. The number of calories for carbohydrates remains constant on a daily basis; protein and fat calories are liberal. d. The intake ensures day-to-day consistency in total calories, protein, carbohydrates, and moderate fat while allowing for a wide variety of foods.
Parenteral nutrition (PN) use in AIDS clients is reserved for those clients with nonfunctioning GI tracts
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A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to a 1-year-old child. The parents ask the nurse to give the child acetaminophen before administering the vaccine to reduce the pain. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Children don't remember pain, so it isn't necessary to give acetaminophen." b. "The small needles used to inject the vaccines cause hardly any discomfort." c. "You can apply a topical anesthetic when you get home to reduce pain from the injection." d. "Your child's response to the vaccine may not be as effective if I give acetaminophen."