From a research standpoint, a vulnerable subject is a person who does not have the competence to give his or her informed consent
A) True
B) False
A
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A pregnant woman is the mother of two children. Her first pregnancy ended in a stillbirth at 32 weeks of gestation, her second pregnancy with the birth of her daughter at 36 weeks, and her third pregnancy with the birth of her son at 41 weeks
Using the five-digit system to describe this woman's current obstetric history, what should the nurse record? a. 4-1-2-0-2 b. 3-1-2-0-2 c. 4-2-1-0-1 d. 3-1-1-1-3
A dying older patient has dyspnea, which causes anxiety. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Provide oxygen for a saturation less than 90%. b. Provide a cool fan to blow on the patient. c. Administer prescribed morphine sulfate. d. Administer a prescribed bronchodilator.
A nurse is admitting a new patient into the hospice program. Before planning end-of-life care and decisions, the nurse must consider which of the following?
A. The culture and heritage of the patient B. Mental status and competence C. Patient's physical health status D. Health-care benefits
Which of the following statements about the current prevalence of obesity is accurate?
a. The current generation of children may be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. b. The current incidence of obesity among American adults has stabilized. c. The current statistics show that greater than 75% of American adults are either overweight or obese. d. The current statistics report that about 50% of American children are either overweight or obese.