A nurse is grading the strength of evidence when critiquing a research study. Which domains will the nurse need to consider?
a. Randomness, sample size, and blinding
b. Selection, variables, and description
c. Nursing, medicine, and physiology
d. Quality, quantity, and consistency
D
Quality, quantity, and consistency are the three domains for evaluating systems.
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In order to mitigate the potentially adverse effect of this treatment regimen, the nurse should encourage the patient to increase her intake of what nutrient? A) Water B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Potassium
The nurse is auscultating fetal heart tones in a patient who is 37 weeks' gestation. While in a supine position, the patient states, "I'm getting lightheaded and dizzy, and I feel clammy." Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?
1. Place a wedge beneath the patient's right hip. 2. Prepare for administration of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). 3. Help the patient turn onto her right side. 4. Administer supplemental oxygen.
Respiratory care after surgery includes which of the following performed by the nursing assistant?
A) respiratory treatments B) encouraging the patient to take deep breaths C) oxygen D) all of the above
A nurse is working on a committee to address policies related to environmental health. Which concern would the committee be least likely to address?
A) Workplace conditions B) Nursing shortage C) Health risks of low-income population D) Toxic wastes