Empirical indicators are the instruments and methods used to
a. define concepts.
b. measure and report on variables.
c. analyze statistics.
d. formulate theories.
b. measure and report on variables.
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a. "Thank you for pushing the button for her to help keep her comfortable after surgery." b. "Please do not push the button for the patientâ€"she could receive more medication than she needs." c. "You can push the button for her now, but please have her do it herself when she awakens." d. "PCA pumps are great because she doesn't have to wait for me to administer her pain medication."
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A) Advise the woman not to become pregnant. B) Recommend genetic testing of fertilized eggs with in vitro fertilization. C) Advise the woman to become pregnant and have amniocentesis at 14 to 18 weeks. D) Recommend use of a donor egg.
While caring for the postterm infant, the nurse recognizes that the fetus may have passed meconium prior to birth as a result of
a. Hypoxia in utero b. NEC c. Placental insufficiency d. Rapid use of glycogen stores