When conducting a study in which it is not possible to determine the true number of subjects who meet eligibility criteria and obtaining a random sample would be time consuming and expensive, the researcher will use which sampling method?
a. Cluster sampling
b. Simple random sampling
c. Stratified random sampling
d. Systematic sampling
ANS: A
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1. Ventricular volume overload 2. Ventricular hypertrophy from hypertension 3. Atrial fibrillation 4. A stenotic aortic valve
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1. Flexibility 2. Range of motion 3. Body composition 4. Muscle endurance 5. Cardiorespiratory endurance
A nurse is trying to decide what type of leadership model is present on the unit where she works. The unit has overlapping, informal organizational boundaries. Which type of model is in use?
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