A critical step in nonexperimental research is the development of protocols for the intervention
A) True
B) False
B
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ANS: A Cocaine and crack use during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction of the uterine vessels and adversely affects blood flow to the fetus. Cocaine use in pregnancy is associated with spontaneous abortion, abruptio placentae, stillbirth, intrauterine grow
The birthing center nurse caring for a 21-year-old laboring woman is given a report about the patient's cocaine use throughout pregnancy. This history prompts the labor nurse to assess for which condition? A. Abruptio placentae B. Cephalopelvic disproportion C. Hypotension D. Placenta previa
The nurse performing passive range of motion (ROM) for the patient will move the joint through the ROM to:
a. the fullest extent. b. place the joint in normal position. c. the point of pain. d. relax the patient.
The nurse is performing auscultation of breath sounds on a respiratory patient. The sounds heard on inspiration and expiration are low-pitched, coarse, gurgling, and have a snoring sound. These are identified as:
a. crackles. b. plural friction rub. c. rhonchi. d. sonorous wheezes.
A 79-year-old patient received a liver transplant 3 days ago
The patient is extubated and hemodynamically stable. His spouse is coming for a visit, and the nurse has some time to discuss immune suppression drug therapy with both of them. The patient is hearing and sight impaired. The spouse brought the patient's hearing aids 2 days ago and will bring the patient's glasses today. Which of the following teaching strategies would be least effective in the ICU setting? a. Patient education channel b. Written materials c. Lecture d. Discussion