You are reviewing published research studies on animal-assisted therapy with depression patients in preparation of conducting similar research
. Using your knowledge about the uses of comparisons between groups to determine the role of various risk factors in causing the problem, what type of study should be considered?
A) Analytic
B) Descriptive
C) Intervention
D) Observational
A
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A nurse researcher would decide to use a retrospective or ex post facto study for which reason?
a. Obtaining informed consent is not an important issue. b. There is maximal opportunity to manipulate the independent variable. c. The dependent variable is measured at multiple times to examine maturation. d. The dependent variable has already been affected by the independent variable.
A patient is being discharged to home on a single daily dose of a diuretic
The nurse instructs the patient to take the dose at which time so it will be least disruptive to the patient's daily routine? a. In the morning b. At noon c. With supper d. At bedtime
A victim of a motor vehicle crash has an acute cervical spinal cord injury. Which problem should the nurse identify as the priority for this patient?
1. fluid maintenance 2. changes in mobility 3. problems with the airway 4. altered blood flow
Which type of nutrient deficiency should you
assess for in a patient who eats mostly fresh fruit, red and yellow vegetables, rice, milk, and other dairy products? a. Vitamin A b. Iron c. Sodium d. Fluoride