In quantitative analysis the middle score or the score where 50% of the scores are above it and 50% are below is known as the:
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Mode
d. Normal distribution
B
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Nurses understand that elderly people have a high incidence of hip fractures because elderly people are:
A) Forgetful and careless B) Inactive C) Subject to bone decalcification D) Stubborn
When discussing the major side effects of thiazide diuretics with a patient who has just begun therapy, the nurse should include which possibilities? You may select more than one answer
1. Hypoglycemia 2. Hypokalemia 3. Low uric acid 4. Dehydration 5. Hyperuricemia
Which statement, made by a nurse, indicates that the nurse needs additional education regarding delegation and the delegation process?
1. "I was hoping you could show me your technique for ambulating patients." 2. "Here is what you can do to help our team care for patients today." 3. "I have always enjoyed doing my own work myself." 4. "I always enjoy working with you."
A nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent intravenous pyelography that revealed a renal calculus obstructing the left ureter. What is the nurse's first priority in caring for this patient?
a. Turn the patient on the right side to alleviate pressure on the left kidney. b. Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake to flush the obstruction. c. Administer narcotic medications to alleviate pain. d. Monitor the patient for fever, rash, and difficulty breathing.