A method of sampling in which all subjects in the sample have an equal chance of being assigned to either the treatment group or the control group is
a. between-group design.
b. within-group design.
c. random assignment.
d. random sampling.
c. random assignment.
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A client who has attempted suicide by overdosing with a very large number of antidepressant pills has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which of the following is the priority nursing ac-tion at this time?
1. Stay with the client at all times. 2. Request that a friend of the client remain with the client at all times. 3. Have the client put on a hospital gown, and remove the client's clothing from the room. 4. Suggest placing the client in a seclusion room where all potentially dangerous articles have been removed.
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old boy with a history of sexual abuse. The nurse might expect this adolescent to:
A) Experience nightmares and flashbacks B) Have no ill effects due to his age C) Reject his mother for not protecting him D) Want to confront the perpetrator
The nurse caring for a postpartum client explains the occurrence of lochia following delivery. Which of the following statements accurately describe a characteristic of this process?
A) "Lochia ruba, which is mostly red and bloody, is seen for the first week." B) "Lochia serosa, which is pink or brown tinged, starts after the bleeding diminishes." C) "Lochia alba, which is yellow or white, starts on about day 15. D) "Lochia alba has a pungent, foul odor."
When caring for a patient who is anxious, you should
A) confront the patient about his or her anxiety. B) keep your conversations with the patient to a minimum. C) pay attention to what the patient is wearing. D) engage the patient in an activity that will be tiring.