A researcher conducts a study to examine the effects of breastfeeding on infant weight at age 6 months. Which type of measurement is used to measure the infants' weight?
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Nominal
d. Ordinal
ANS: A
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of heart disease. What factor should the nurse identify as possibly contributing to a decrease in cardiac output?
A) A change in position from standing to sitting B) A heart rate of 54 bpm C) A pulse oximetry reading of 94% D) An increase in preload related to ambulation
Why is the etiology of the nursing diagnosis statement important?
a. If the etiology is incorrect, the nursing interventions are likely to be ineffective. b. The etiology will be the same each time the nursing diagnosis is identified. c. The etiology is necessary to identify the defining characteristics. d. The etiology determines whether the problem can be solved.
A patient has a genetic history of disorders. The nurse decides to include in the plan of care measures to protect the patient's cardiovascular health. What findings supported the nurse's clinical decision making?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient's sister developed high cholesterol at age 32. 2. The patient's father had a myocardial infarction at age 50. 3. The patient's brother broke a leg while skiing in the winter. 4. The patient's uncle has cirrhosis of the liver and pancreatitis. 5. The patient's mother was diagnosed with high blood pressure at age 45.
Which of the following statements suggests a problem-oriented coping mechanism to deal with anxiety produced by a very demanding, yet well-paying job?
A) Accepting understanding and sympathy from others B) Expressing an opinion to the manager about the job C) Taking a daily walk in the neighborhood park D) Applying for a less demanding job