A fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units is called a(n) ________ factor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
conversion
A conversion factor is a fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.
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a. Provide written instructions about how to administer the injections. b. Watch the patient give himself an injection. c. Call the patient the next day to ask if he is having difficulty with the injections. d. Ask the patient if he understands how to administer the injections.
When caring for clients whose values and beliefs are considerably different, a dilemma for the nurse exists if there is:
a. conflict with what the nurse believes b. conflict with what the physician believes c. conflict with what the client believes d. conflict with facility policies
Which of the following cycles consists of a follicular, ovulation, and luteal phase?
A. The menstrual cycle B. The androgen cycle C. The ovarian cycle D. The endometrial cycle
The nurse tells the client that the urinary catheter insertion may feel uncomfortable. Which of the following is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
a. It serves as a reminder to the nurse that catheterization may feel uncomfortable. b. It shows the client that the nurse has performed a catheterization before. c. An informed client often perceives the treatment with less anxiety and as less un-pleasant. d. The nurse should not tell the client how much pain could actually be experienced by a particular procedure.