What is Mrs. CL's ideal body weight
IBW = 5' = 100 lbs + 1" x 5 = 105 + 10%
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A researcher wants to obtain a large sample of participants for his survey with the least amount of trouble. Each participant is asked to complete the survey containing 10 likert type items. Each person completing the survey will receive a gift card for a local fast food restaurant. The researcher stands in a mall food court and ask patrons to participate in the research. Which method of sampling is this?
The nurse is providing client care with the use of a critical pathway. This client care tool is considered:
a. evidenced-based practice. b. best practice. c. the result of a study of client outcomes. d. better than an individualized client care plan.
A patient you are caring for is noted to have a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. You know that these are symptoms of neurogenic shock. What do you need to closely observe the patient for?
A) A distended bladder B) A fecal mass C) Abrupt onset of fever D) Sudden hypothermia