The entire group of elements (can be people, events, experiences, or behaviors) that meet study criteria is the
a. control group.
b. accessible population.
c. target population.
d. representative sample.
c. target population.
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Mr. Carrol is being assessed by the LPN. In assessing his sense of smell, the nurse gives a whiff of freshly ground coffee beans. With his left nostril, he determines this to be coffee. With his right nostril, he declares it to be cinnamon. This is
a. Normal—all people differentiate odors differently with each nostril b. Normal—it is necessary to use both nostrils together to determine odors accurately c. Abnormal—odors should be perceived the same in both nostrils d. Abnormal—Mr. Carrol needs surgery immediately to cure a blockage
When a 5-year-old is disruptive, the nurse says, "You must take a time-out.". The expectation is that the child will:
a. go to a quiet room until called for the next meal. b. slowly count to 20 before returning to the milieu. c. sit on the edge of the activity until able to regain self-control. d. sit quietly with a staff member until able to apologize for the behavior.
A client has been admitted to the hospital with a large sacral pressure ulcer. The physician orders the wound care protocol to be performed twice a day
What would be a statement on the plan of care that would address the implementation phase of the nursing process for this patient? A) A 6 cm × 4 cm wound with malodorous, yellow exudate B) The client's wound will heal by 1 cm by the end of 5 days. C) The client's wound has healed by 0.5 cm on day 3 of wound care. D) Turn the client every 2 hours.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of postoperative gas pain. What intervention can the nurse implement to aid the patient in passing flatus?
a. Assist the patient to ambulate. b. Place a cold compress on the abdomen. c. Offer a cup of coffee or tea. d. Offer chilled vegetable juice.