Which of the following numeric measures would be most likely to produce invalid statistical analysis?
A) Analysis of patients' blood pressures in mmHg
B) Pain rating as: none = 0; slight = 1; much = 2
C) Assessment of oxygen saturation in percentage
D) Analysis of neonatal birthweight in kilograms
B
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Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 15 mg = _____ mcg
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A client with a new colostomy often becomes short and sarcastic when nurses attempt to teach him about the management of his new appliance. The nurse has consequently documented "Noncompliance related hostility" on the client's chart
What mistake has the nurse made when choosing and documenting this nursing diagnosis? A) Presuming to know the factors contributing to the problem B) Identifying a problem that cannot be changed C) Identifying a problem without corroborating evidence in the statement D) Neglecting to identify potential complications related to the problem
Assuming that City A has a murder rate of 12 per 100,000 population and City B has a murder rate of 24 per 100,000 population, which city has the more worrisome problem?
a. The answer cannot be determined from these data. b. City A has the more worrisome problem. c. City B has the more worrisome problem. d. Both cities have equally worrisome problems.
Which of the following clients is likely to experience altered medication excretion with resulting possible toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 16-year-old with asthma 2. A 34-year-old with hepatitis B 3. A 72-year-old with lung cancer 4. A 20-year-old with Crohn's disease 5. A 54-year-old in end-stage renal failure 6. A 50-year-old with early Alzheimer's disease