The nurse researcher wishes to review a body of qualitative studies about women's attitudes toward health care in order to develop an overall interpretation of these findings. Which type of review will the nurse researcher use?
a. Meta-analysis
b. Meta-synthesis
c. Mixed-methods systematic review
d. Systematic review
ANS: B
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The nurse is caring for a patient with dementia due to Alzheimer disease. What is the nurse's best understanding of the etiology of this disease?
1. A presence of eosinophilic inclusion bodies in the cortex and brain stem results in impaired cognitive function. 2. An infectious form of a normally harmless type of protein, called a prion, interferes with neuronal health, leading to dementia. 3. Multiple vascular lesions occur in the cerebral cortex and subcortical structures, resulting from the decreased blood supply to the brain, lead to a decline in cognitive function. 4. A buildup of beta amyloid plaques and tangled strands of tau protein interferes with neuronal health, communication, and transport functions, leading to dementia.
A 33-year-old female patient visits the clinic multiple times over the last year complaining of dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain, and dyspareunia. Her physical examination, including a pelvic exam, is normal
Urinalysis and urine culture is repeatedly negative. Her intravenous pyelogram is also normal. The clinician should recognize that this presentation is consistent with symptoms of: A. Asymptomatic bacteriuria B. Upper urinary tract infection C. Interstitial cystitis D. Polycystic kidneys
A patient who experiences frequent panic attacks asks the nurse, "Why does this happen to me?" The nurse should explain that the problem might relate to a deficit of which brain chemical?
a. GABA b. Serotonin c. Dopamine d. Glutamate
The RN fulfills the role of a leader by
a. acting as an advocate for the client by relating the client's desires to the health care provider. d. easing the transition to the new working environment by teaching the philosophy of the unit. b. seeing the client as having the control and ability to manage the treatment regimen. e. explaining to co-workers the rationale behind decisions, schedules, and assignments. c. discussing co-workers with other nurses to clarify issues. f. reminding other nurses of the opportunities of the nursing profession and motivating them to do their best.