The selection of an assistive device is determined by the patient's needs and the cause of the problem.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient who is being treated in the intensive care unit has been diagnosed with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Culture and sensitivity testing of the patient's sputum indicates that erythromycin is a treatment option
The nurse knows that this drug is likely contraindicated for what reason? A) Erythromycin inhibits normal liver function. B) Erythromycin is associated with gastrointestinal upset. C) Erythromycin is nephrotoxic. D) Erythromycin cannot be administered orally.
Subjects in a multiple group experimental study are tested for how much time it takes them to navigate a maze and find the chocolate. The maze is reconstructed after each run, and three different floor plans are used
Each group is tested eight times in eight hours. at a different time of day. The runs later in the day have faster times than the earlier ones. Which threat to internal validity might account for this difference? a. Instrumentation b. Selection c. Maturation d. Statistical regression toward the mean
Which statement regarding the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease is true?
A. Alteration in neuronal signals from the basal ganglia cause dopamine levels to increase. B. Degeneration of the substantia nigra leads to a decrease in dopamine levels. C. Cerebellar levels of acetylcholine rise, inhibiting voluntary movement. D. The cerebral cortex fails to use available acetylcholine.
The first step in the process of evaluation is
a. collecting data b. judging the value of nursing interventions c. establishing standards d. determining goal achievement