When positioned properly, the tip of a central venous catheter should lie in the:
a) superior vena cava.
b) basilic vein.
c) jugular vein.
d) subclavian vein.
Answer: a) superior vena cava.
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The nurse is planning a seminar to instruct community members on ways to reduce the development of chronic kidney disease. Which topics should the nurse include in the seminar?
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A researcher who bases phenomenological research on Husserl's philosophy will
a. incorporate personal biases into conclusions and discussion of the research. b. interpret subjects' experiences according to the researcher's own biases. c. place personal biases aside when considering and reporting research findings. d. use personal biases to look for hidden meanings in research data.