A nurse is preparing a research proposal in an effort to answer a clinical question. Which of the following measures is most likely to reduce the potential for bias in the study?
A) Replicating the research methodology of an existing study that addresses the clinical question
B) Ensuring the number of participants is sufficiently high
C) Randomly assigning the participants to groups
D) Ensuring the clinical question reflects phenomena identified in relevant qualitative research
C
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A patient has been administered metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea. Which of the following statements indicates that she has understood the teaching provided by the nurse?
A) "When I have episodes of nausea, I will drink clear liquids." B) "I may experience drowsiness with this medication." C) "I should eat before I take this medication." D) "I will need to take potassium with this medication."
Which goal is most likely to be chosen by the nurse for a patient who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice?
a. The patient will develop mature, satisfying relationships that are relatively free of anxiety. b. The patient will rid himself of irrational beliefs, including "shoulds," "oughts," and "musts." c. The patient will learn to meet basic needs responsibly. d. The patient will manage stress adaptively.
Which is an appropriate question to ask a patient of another culture when assessing communication?
1) "Who is considered the head of your household?" 2) "What are some of your gender roles during this time of your life?" 3) "How would you like your healthcare providers to address you?" 4) "Does your culture practice a caste system?"
A client has flashbacks of sexual abuse by her uncle. She had not been aware of these memories until recently, when she became sexually active with her boyfriend
A nurse should identify this experience as which part of Sullivan's concept of the self-system? A. The "good me" B. The "bad me" C. The "not me" D. The "bad you"