Which of the following symptoms could be best clustered into a single outcome for the purposes of crafting a concise clinical question?
A) Increased anxiety, increased serum cholesterol, and low rating of overall well-being
B) Hypotension, tachycardia, and decreased level of consciousness
C) Increased temperature, decreased mobility, and confusion
D) Increased neonatal bilirubin levels and the mother's choice to feed with formula rather than breastfeed
B
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The nurse is trying to understand why it has taken so long for electronic health records (EHRs) to be used in health care. Which statement is a reason for this delay?
1. Medical-records professionals do not like these records. 2. The use of these records is more expensive than the use of paper records. 3. There have been concerns about privacy and confidentiality. 4. The transition to EHRs is time consuming and tedious.
After stabilizing a trauma victim's airway, breathing, and circulation, the next item for the ED nurse to assess is
a. abdomen. b. broken bones. c. integument. d. neurologic status.
Which patient statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for ulcerative colitis has been effective?
a. "The medication will be tapered if I need surgery." b. "I will need to use a sunscreen when I am outdoors." c. "I will need to avoid contact with people who are sick." d. "The medication will prevent infections that cause the diarrhea."
The nurse is participating in a clinical drug trial comparing two drugs for migraine headaches. Each group is randomly assigned to either drug A or drug B and then switched to the other drug group before being asked to compare the effects
This is an example of which type of study? a. Crossover design b. Double-blind experimental design c. Matched pair design d. Quasi-experimental design