Reliability is a criterion primarily of concern to quantitative researchers
A) True
B) False
A
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Recently she was at the drop-in clinic to talk to a public health nurse about having a baby through artificial insemination. She said she had met a man who wanted to marry her and have children with her, but she was concerned about the baby contracting HIV. Her latest blood tests indicated her CD4+ count was 380/ µL. The PCR test indicated her viral load was 850. The nurse referred her to the physician to discuss antiretroviral therapy during her pregnancy. What are the factors that increase the chance of HIV transmission from mother to infant, and how the transmission occurs? Patience was told that after she became pregnant, she would begin HAART therapy. Describe what this therapy is and what particular antiretroviral medication would be particularly useful to her during her pregnancy. What concern is there about administering certain antiretrovirals early in the pregnancy? Individuals with HIV are prone to contracting opportunistic infections. What are opportunistic infections and the risk factors that leave an individual with HIV particularly prone to contracting this type of illness?
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with surgical wound. The wound is red with purulent drainage and is causing discomfort for the client. Which diagnostic test will determine if the discomfort of the wound is caused by an infection?
A) White blood cell count B) Electrolyte panel C) PET scan D) X-rays of the site
The nurse is reviewing the care plan for a client who is being treated for schizophrenia. The client had been hearing voices for quite some time, but now doesn't state or deny that voices are heard
The nurse notes that the established goals have been met—the client is interacting appropriately with staff and family, is well-groomed, and has expressed excitement about the discharge. The nurse is using which step of the nursing process? 1. Goal setting 2. Implementation 3. Diagnosis 4. Evaluation
A client has been diagnosed with overhydration and is confused. Which intervention does the nurse include in the client's plan of care to relieve the confusion?
a. Measuring intake and output every shift b. Slowing the IV flow rate to 50 mL/hr c. Administering diuretic agents as pre-scribed d. Placing the client in Trendelenburg posi-tion