In regard to IRB criteria, which of the following are included in the category of vulnerable populations?
a. Fetuses, infants, children, pregnant women
b. Prisoners, students, females, African Americans
c. Residents of long-term care facilities, students under the age of 18, infants
d. Hospitalized adults, illegal aliens, premature infants, children
a. Fetuses, infants, children, pregnant women
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A. Cluster nursing care so the child is able to get uninterrupted periods of rest. B. Collaborate with other health team members to slow or stop the weaning process. C. Draw a blood sample for blood gas analysis, and compare the results to the last blood gas values. D. Have all of the child's visitors leave to allow the child to take a short nap.
A patient tells the nurse "I know I have diabetes. I don't like it but I know it.". The nurse realizes this patient has achieved learning in which of the following domains?
a. psychomotor c. intellectual b. cognitive d. affective
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who is experiencing activity intolerance. The nurse plans which intervention for the client?
1. Pace care throughout the shift. 2. Complete all care in the morning. 3. Delegate care for the client. 4. Complete care at the end of the shift.
A patient complains of leg cramps during hemodialysis. The nurse should first
a. massage the patient's legs. b. reposition the patient supine. c. give acetaminophen (Tylenol). d. infuse a bolus of normal saline.