Which of the following data collection methods is not one of the three common data collection methods mentioned in the textbook?
1. Observation
2. Survey
3. Record review
4. Interview
3
Explanation: 1. Observation is a common data collection method.
2. Survey is a common data collection method.
3. Record review may be used, but is not one of the three common methods discussed in the textbook.
4. Interview is a common data collection method.
You might also like to view...
A patient in the intensive care unit has abdominal cramping and is suspected of having a small intestine obstruction. Which finding on auscultation of the abdomen would tend to confirm this suspicion?
A) High-pitched tinkling and rushing sounds B) High-pitched, rapid, and loud sounds C) Soft bubbling sounds with clicks and gurgles D) Absent bowel sounds
A 20-year-old woman calls the clinic at 5 PM and reports to the nurse that she forgot to take her morning dose of fexofenadine (Allegra). She usually takes her evening dose at 8 PM. She wants to know what she should do
The nurse will instruct her to A) double her evening dose. B) skip the evening dose and start back in the morning. C) forget about the morning dose and take the evening dose. D) take the morning dose now and the evening dose at the regular time.
Chronic pain is a complex problem. Some specific strategies to deal with it include:
1. Telling the patient to "let pain be your guide" to using treatment therapies 2. Prescribing pain medication on a "PRN" basis to keep down the amount used 3. Scheduling return visits on a regular basis rather than waiting for poor pain control to drive the need for an appointment 4. All of the above
The nurse is preparing to implement the prescription orders for a 13-year-old client with a mood disorder. The orders include gabapentin (Neurontin). The nurse should:
A) Instruct the client to remain on the medication for one year. B) Call the prescriber. C) Be concerned about an increase in suicidal behaviors. D) Expect symptom improvement within three weeks.