Theories differ in their level of generality and abstraction. What type of theory purports to describe and explain large segments of the human experience?
A) Explanatory theory
B) Grand theory
C) Middle-range theory
D) Situation-specific theory
B
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A) Hyponatremia B) Hyperkalemia C) Hypoglycemia D) Anemia
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These various technolo-gies assist in supporting interventions for a nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern when necessary. The labor and delivery nurse should be aware that one of these modalities, fet-al oxygen saturation monitoring, includes the use of: a. A fetal acoustic stimulator. b. Fetal blood sampling. c. Fetal pulse oximetry. d. Umbilical cord acid-base determination.
A woman presents to the emergency department after working outdoors in the sun all day. The nurse suspects heat exhaustion after his initial interview and assessment of the client. Which of the following symptoms would support his diagnosis?
A. Confusion B. Normal body temperature C. Elevated body temperature D. Hypertension
A nurse is assessing a child after an open reduction of a fractured femur. Which of the following are signs that compartment syndrome could be occurring? (Select all that apply.)
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