A nurse involved in evaluating the validity of research prior to implementation should consider which of the following as the most important hierarchical evidence for effectiveness?
a. Opinions from experts
b. Single observational studies
c. Randomized controlled versus nonrandomized trials
d. Systematic review study
C
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A This is less important for determining the importance of the study.
B This is less important for determining the importance of the study.
C Randomized controlled studies are most important for determining the effec-tiveness of the study.
D This is less important for determining the importance of the study.
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The lymphatic system plays which of the following important roles? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ridding lung tissue of excess CO2 b. Connecting the thebesian veins to the coronary circulation c. Removing fluid from the lungs d. Producing immune responses e. Removing cell debris from the lungs
The daughter of an older patient with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease wants to soak the patient's feet. What teaching should the nurse provide to the daughter regarding soaking the patient's feet?
A) Foot soaking can lead to fungal infections B) Foot soaking is noted to improve circulation C) Foot soaking offers a viable alternative to tub bathing D) Foot soaking is likely to increase the patient's foot problems
The nurse is obtaining information from a pregnant client. Which of the following pieces of information would indicate this client is at risk for preterm labor?
A. The client smokes two packs per day and delivered her last child at 34 weeks. B. The client has group B streptococcus in her urine, and is primiparous. C. The client had congenital hip dysplasia as a child and is 15 pounds overweight. D. The client lives in a second-floor apartment without stairs, and walks to work.
Many rural communities have assessed how activity friendly they are
What assessment tool is especially useful for local rural community leaders seeking to build partnerships and involve community members in identifying needs and designing and implementing active living interventions? A) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Activity Friendly Tool B) SPACES instrument C) Irvine-Minnesota Inventory D) Rural Active Living Assessment