A nurse states the purpose of a research study as, "This study will compare the effect of warm and cold applications on the resolution of intravenous (IV) infiltrations in hospitalized older-adult patients in the early postoperative period."
In this statement, what constitutes the independent variable(s)?
a. Postoperative older adult patients
b. Early postoperative period
c. Warm and cold applications
d. Resolution of IV infiltrations
ANS: C
Feedback
A Postoperative older adult patients represent the population to be studied.
B Early postoperative period indicates the timing of the intervention.
C Warm and cold applications represent the independent variables, which will be manipulated and influence the dependent (outcome) variable resolution of IV infiltrations.
D Resolution of IV infiltrations represents the dependent (outcome) variable of the study.
You might also like to view...
A client with myasthenia gravis is prescribed pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) to:
a. decrease concentration of dopamine. b. increase concentration of acetylcholine. c. decrease activity at the internuncial neurons. d. increase calcium use in the skeletal muscles.
The nurse preparing to administer both a calcium channel blocker and a beta1-adrenergic blocker to a client with hypertension plans to monitor the client's response based on which understanding of these drugs?
1. They promote calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle. 2. They block sympathetic impulses in sarcolemma membranes. 3. They prevent calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle. 4. They promote urinary excretion of sodium.
The nurse is performing a focused interview with a client who was recently diagnosed with varicose veins. Which statements by the client will the nurse document as risk factors for varicose vein development? Select all that apply
1. "My mother had big veins on her legs from the time I was little." 2. "My father is of Japanese descent." 3. "I'm a hair stylist." 4. "I was pregnant once and have a son." 5. "I know I weigh a lot more than I should."
Assessment of the spine's range of motion is done during which assessment?
a. neurological system c. musculoskeletal system b. back, and posterior and lateral thorax d. anterior thorax