The independent variable in the research question "What is the effect of noise levels on postoperative pain or blood pressure fluctuations in ICU patients?" is:
A) Blood pressure
B) ICU patients
C) Noise levels
D) Postoperative pain
C
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A nurse working with a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder will need to consider therapeutic strategies for which likely patient characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
a. Unpredictable mood shifts b. A strong sense of interdependence c. Impulsivity that leads to extreme risk taking d. Tendency to overreact to even minor criticism e. Hallucinations that may be either visual or auditory
Which of the following is a ratio-level measure?
a. Dietary cholesterol intake (mg) b. Cognitive impairment on a 50-item scale c. Pain on a 10-point scale d. Military rank
What should be the nurse's primary goal during the preinteraction phase of the nurse–client relationship?
A. To evaluate goal attainment and ensure therapeutic closure B. To establish trust and formulate a contract for intervention C. To explore self-perceptions D. To promote client change
Which of the following conditions are best treated with cold therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Localized inflammatory responses b. Hemorrhage c. Muscle spasm d. Pain