The statement that "women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression" is an example of information derived from which of the following types of study?
a. endemic
b. epidemic
c. epidemiological
d. experimental
C
The statement is an example of information derived from an epidemiological study. Through epidemiological studies, researchers may be better able to determine possible causes for disease and can often detect risk factors, such as age, race, or gender, that predispose persons to a disease.
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a. examining the pulleys to make sure the rope is aligned correctly b. remove the weight to help the client move up in the bed c. rest the weight on the client's bed to assist with the assessment d. add more weight to assist with improved alignment
The nurse develops a teaching plan to help increase activity tolerance at home for an older adult with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
a. Stop exercising when short of breath. b. Walk until pulse rate exceeds 130 beats/minute. c. Limit exercise to activities of daily living (ADLs). d. Walk 15 to 20 minutes daily at least 3 times/week.
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who has myasthenia gravis. The nurse will be alert to symptoms affecting which body system in this patient?
a. Cardiovascular system and postural muscles b. Central nervous system (CNS), memory, and cognition c. Gastrointestinal system (GI) and lower extremity muscles d. Respiratory system and facial muscles
While performing a focused cardiac assessment, the nurse auscultates an abnormal swooshing sound. Which action is most appropriate to clarify the nurse's finding?
a. The nurse uses the diaphragm of the ste-thoscope while asking the patient to take a deep breath. b. The nurse uses the bell of the stethoscope while asking the patient to lean forward. c. The nurse asks the patient about a history of heart stents. d. The nurse asks the patient about a history of cardiac dysrhythmias.