The nurse researcher is using the FACES pain scale instrument. What is this an example of?
A) Forced-choice question
B) Rating question
C) Checklist
D) Visual analog scale
D
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What action by the nurse takes priority? A. Document the findings. B. Notify the provider. C. Reassess the FHR in 10 minutes D. Stop the infusion.
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a. Loratadine (Claritin) b. Amiodarone (Cordarone) c. Ampicillin (Amoxicillin) d. Cimetidine (Tagamet) e. Furosemide (Lasix)
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After teaching a class on the stages of fetal development, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a stage? (Select all that apply.)
A) Placental B) Preembryonic C) Umbilical D) Embryonic E) Fetal