A study is internally valid to the extent that:
A) All alternative explanations of the results can be ruled out
B) An experimental design was used
C) Intervention fidelity was maintained
D) A strong counterfactual was established
A
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A) "Once the colon tumor is removed, I will be fine." B) "I will be happy once all the cancer is cut out." C) "How could I be so unlucky to get cancer twice?" D) "My cancer has now spread to my liver."
A 90-year-old patient complains to the nurse of shortness of breath after walking up a flight of stairs. The nurse explains that this problem is a result of age-related changes, such as a(n):
1. flexible rib cage. 2. high arched diaphragm. 3. increased chest movement. 4. enlargement of bronchioles.
The client has undergone cryosurgery for stage IA cervical cancer. Which precaution or action should the nurse teach this client?
A. "Use sanitary napkins rather than tampons to manage the watery discharge for the next several weeks." B. "Avoid becoming pregnant for the next 12 months or until three successive Pap tests remain negative." C. "If you should become pregnant, you will be at increased risk for preterm labor." D. "Your next menstrual cycle will be delayed because of this procedure."
Ordered: insulin infusion, Humulin R 7 units per hr Infusing: insulin Humulin R infusion at 10 mL per hr Available: 100 units Humulin R in 100 mL NS How many units of insulin are infusing? a. Estimate: b. DA equation: c. Evaluation:How many milliliters per hour will deliver the ordered flow rate?
d. Estimate: e. DA equation: f. Evaluation: g. Decision: