Which is a preventative measure for diverticular disease?
a. Excluding whole-grain breads from the diet
b. Avoiding fresh apples, broccoli, and lettuce
c. Taking bulk agents such as psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil)
d. Taking routine anticholinergics to reduce bowel spasms
Answer: c. Taking bulk agents such as psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil)
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a. Elevated high-density lipids b. Elevated low-density lipids c. Low total cholesterol d. Low level of plasma triglycerides
Which of the following statements would come from the evaluation section of a research critique? The:
a. researcher has reported findings significant to the nursing community. b. sample was evaluated and found to be nonrepresentative of the population the researcher was trying to study. c. study used a random sampling method that was appropriate to the design. d. subjects' rights were not protected because there is no mention of the IRB review process.
When documenting the health history of a client, the nurse records all the client information in the health care record. This collection of data is used as a baseline for the initial plan of care and is called:
1. a treatment plan. 2. an assessment formulation. 3. demographic data. 4. a database.
The nurse best fulfills the obligation to be accountable for providing care that meets the expected standards of care when:
a. Developing a therapeutic relations with the patient b. Applying evidence-based nursing practice to the plan of care c. Providing appropriate discharge planning to meet the patient's needs d. Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions through achievement of outcomes