The nurse participates in data collection in a study in which two different pain management protocols are used with randomly assigned patients to measure differences in postoperative recovery time. Which method of study is this?
a. Control
b. Correlation
c. Description
d. Explanation
ANS: A
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A) Vitamin E B) Vitamin D C) Iron D) Magnesium
The nurse is conducting a pain assessment of a 10-year-old boy who has been taking acetaminophen for chronic knee pain. The assessment indicates that the recommended dose is no longer providing adequate relief
What is the appropriate nursing action? A) Increase the dosage of the acetaminophen. B) Tell the child he is experiencing the ceiling effect. C) Use guided imagery to help his pain. D) Obtain an order for a different medication.
Debriefing sessions are:
A) Discussions with prospective participants before a study to obtain informed consent B) Discussions with participants after a study to explain various aspects of the study and provide a forum for questioning C) Discussions with a human subjects committee before a study to obtain permission to proceed D) Recruitment discussions with prospective participants
A frail elderly client who has been a resident of a long-term care facility for 5 years has been admitted to the acute care setting. Which of the following symptoms would suggest to the nurse that a vitamin deficiency exists?
1. Frequent headaches behind the eyes 2. Confusion when awakened in the night 3. Muscle pain and weakness 4. Excessive thirst