What is the measure of the probability that people without a certain condition will develop that condition over a period of time?
A) Incidence density
B) Incidence rate
C) Relative risk ratio
D) Specific rate
C
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An abortion when the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called:
a. inevitable. b. missed. c. incomplete. d. threatened.
When a nurse notices the client is in pain and needs to learn to walk on crutches, which outcome identification is the priority?
A) Crutch walking B) Safe walking C) Capillary refill D) Pain management
The nurse is preparing to assess a wound on a new admission on a medical–surgical unit. Which items should the nurse review in the medical record prior to assessing the client's wound?
1. The cause of the wound 2. The length of time the wound has been present 3. The previous treatments and client responses 4. The equipment used by other nurses 5. The current medication list
In addition to monitoring vital signs, which physical or laboratory result assessment is important for the nurse to monitor for a patient being given fludrocortisone for an adrenal disorder?
a. Serum calcium levels b. Serum potassium levels c. Serum magnesium levels d. Thyroid hormone levels