A researcher states "As variable 'a' increases, variable 'b' will decrease," gives an example of which of the following?
A) a research problem
B) a directional hypothesis
C) a nondirectional hypothesis
D) a null hypothesis
B
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A) Impaired skin integrity B) Activity intolerance C) Self-care deficit: hygiene D) Risk for disuse syndrome
In questioning an older adult, which question is likely to elicit the most accurate information about the individual's adherence to the medication plan?
a. "You take digoxin (Lanoxin) at the correct time, don't you?" b. "Why didn't you take all of your digoxin (Lanoxin) last month?" c. "How many doses of digoxin (Lanoxin) do you think you missed?" d. "You have never missed a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin), have you?"
A client is admitted to the emergency department with a complete fracture of the left radius. The nurse understands that with this type of fracture, the bone is
a. displaced with fragments out of normal position. b. fractured only through one cortex of bone. c. fractured through the entire bone. d. fragmented with multiple pieces of bone.
When Sam used clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) for athlete's foot he developed a red, itchy rash consistent with a hypersensitivity reaction. He now has athlete's foot again. What would be a good choice of antifungal for Sam?
1. Miconazole (Micatin) powder 2. Ketoconazole (Nizoral) cream 3. Terbinafine (Lamisil) cream 4. Griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) suspension