The power of theories lies in the ability to do what?
A) Capture the complexity of human nature by the richness of the operational definitions associated with the variables.
B) Minimize the number of words required to explain phenomena and, thereby, eliminate semantic problems.
C) Prove conclusively that relationships exist among the phenomena studied.
D) Specify the nature of the relationships that exist among phenomena and offer explanations.
D
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A nurse notes that when an infant is startled, she looks at her mother. What conclusion can the nurse make about this infant's development?
A. The child is slow to adapt and is distressed over small changes. B. The developmental needs of the child are not being met. C. The infant can develop other relationships because he is secure. D. The infant has an unstable home environment and is insecure.
The public health nurse is conducting a nutrition seminar to educate individuals within the community. When discussing nutritional intake as a modifiable risk factor, which disease processes will the nurse include in the session? Select all that apply
A) Atherosclerotic heart disease B) Ulcerative colitis C) Osteoporosis D) Certain cancers E) Hypertension
A client is diagnosed with colon cancer, located in the lower third of the rectum. What does the nurse understand will be the surgical treatment option for this client?
A) Colectomy B) Segmental resection C) Abdominoperineal resection D) A low colectomy
When caring for clients with STDs, the nurse is aware that the best method of infection control is
a. good hand-washing. b. disease-based isolation techniques. c. no extra infection control measures. d. universal precautions.