In a study about childhood obesity, the researcher discusses the concept of overweight in terms of weight for height measures, body mass index (BMI), body image, self-esteem, and social norms. When discussing body image, self-esteem, and social norms, the researcher is describing the:
a. conceptual definition.
b. dependent variable.
c. independent variable.
d. operational definition.
Ans: a. conceptual definition.
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The nurse knows that an older adult client with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) will most likely have compromised ability to perform activities of daily living upon discharge due to which of the following statements listed below?
A) The client's musculature will be dependent on aerobic metabolism. B) The client's diagnosis will have contributed to cardiac muscle atrophy. C) Intramuscular acidification will cause the client to be more easily fatigued. D) The client will have experienced a shift toward the use of slow-twitch muscle fibers.
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. What nursing interventions would be appropriate when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Daily weight b. Monitor I & O every shift c. Fluid restriction d. Accessibility to bedside commode
A nonstress test in which there are two or more fetal heart rate accelerations of 15 or more beats per minute with fetal movement in a 20-minute period is termed:
a. nonreactive. b. positive. c. negative. d. reactive.
An older patient is diagnosed with severe acute diverticulitis. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. complete bed rest 2. intravenous fluids 3. nothing by mouth 4. aspirin or NSAIDs for pain 5. intravenous cefoxitin (Mefoxin)