Which type of study would be most appropriate for determining which treatment is most effective,

a new experimental drug or a proved long-standing medication?

A) Randomized controlled trial B) Cohort study
C) Case control study D) Interventional trial


A

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The nurse has been assigned to a client diagnosed with depression. Which neurotransmitter has been implicated in depression?

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The nurse is assessing a patient who thinks she is in labor. Which findings would positively confirm the woman is in labor? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

1. She is contracting every 5 minutes for 60 seconds. 2. Her cervix has dilated from 2 to 4 centimeters. 3. Her membranes have ruptured. 4. The fetal head is engaged. 5. The contractions are starting in the back and radiating around to the front of the abdomen with uterine relaxation between contractions.

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The top sheet is placed on the bed correctly if:

a. The hem-stitching is down b. The hem-stitching faces outward c. The top edge is even with bottom of the mattress d. It completely covers the plastic drawsheet

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Acquired brain injury is often due to:

a. road accidents. b. misuse of alcohol. c. severe asthma attacks. d. all of the above.

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