In a one-sample ¬t-test:
a. A sample mean for one group is tested against a sample mean for another group
b. A sample mean is tested against the value of 50.0
c. A sample mean is tested against a hypothesized value for the population mean
d. A sample mean is tested against the population parameter
C
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20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf pain, or changes in vision." B) "It will take 10 to 12 weeks before the birth control pills will actually prevent pregnancy, so be vigilant with other contraceptives until then." C) "Some women get some pain in their chest or abdomen when they take oral contraceptives, but this will pass as your body gets used to them." D) "You need to carefully consider whether you might want to get pregnant later in your life."
The nurse is teaching a group of older clients about expected changes in the reproductive system. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. The sperm count of older men is reduced. 2. The hormone levels of estrogen increase with age. 3. The male client has trouble maintaining an erection. 4. The prostate decreases in size in men.
A patient with fecal incontinence should be taught the importance of maintaining good skin integrity. What should be the focus of a nurse's teaching?
a. Cleanse the perianal area thoroughly after each stool. b. Use a fecal pouch. c. Change incontinence undergarments once a day. d. Take an over-the-counter laxative daily.
A client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is being repositioned by the nurse with the help of the family members present. Of the following, which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to teach the family? (Select all that apply
) 1. Clients with ICP should remain in a stationary position. 2. The family should use slow, gentle movements when repositioning the client. 3. The client should be returned to supine position. 4. The client should be repositioned every hour. 5. The head of the bed should be elevated.