When nurses consider research studies for EBP, they must review them critically to determine if the sample is truly ____________ the target population
a. inclusive of
b. representative of
c. equal to
d. nonbiased for
b. representative of
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be used in ARDS to
A) allow the lungs to rest. B) increase amount of oxygen delivered. C) decrease the risk of developing ARDS. D) All of the above are correct.
Which student may be least suited for a distance learning class?
1. A 20-year-old professional nursing student in the last semester of the program 2. A 38-year-old RN to BSN student returning to school after a 14-year absence 3. A 24-year-old graduate nursing student in a nurse practitioner program 4. A 48-year-old RN who has just completed one year of master's level courses
A 6 year old client presents to the orthopedist with generalized left femur pain. After examining the client and obtaining an x-ray, a tumor is noted in the diaphyseal region of the femur. He suspects the client has:
a. a chondrosarcoma b. Ewing's sarcoma c. multiple myeloma d. secondary chondrosarcoma
A Mexican-American client is insistent that her family members stay with her in her hospital room while she is recovering from surgery. What will be the priority action of the nurse?
a. Explain the policy of the hospital regard-ing visitors. b. Ask the Spanish-speaking chaplain to help explain why this is unacceptable. c. Arrange for additional beds to accommo-date family members' overnight stay. d. Notify the physician of the client's anxiety and suggest a prescription.