If cholesterol levels in twins were being compared, one of whom in each pair was randomly assigned to a special dietary intervention, the appropriate statistical test would be the:
a. One-sample t-test
b. Independent groups t-test
c. Between-subjects t-test
d. Dependent groups t-test
D
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A patient is complaining of pain in his joints that is worse in the morning, better after he moves around for a while, and then gets worse again if he sits for long periods. The nurse should assess for other signs of what problem?
a. Tendinitis b. Osteoarthritis c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Intermittent claudication
A client has been administered dobutamine. The client is also receiving a beta-adrenergic blocking drug. The nurse would monitor the client for the development of which of the following resulting from the use of these two drugs?
A) Bradycardia B) Hypertension C) Depression D) Dehydration
A client with a history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is seen in the clinic. Since the client is planning a long airplane flight, the nurse instructs the client to:
A) restrict intake of fluids during the flight. B) perform isometric exercises of the lower extremities every 2 hours. C) do deep-breathing exercises every hour while awake. D) keep the lower extremities elevated as much as possible during the flight.
Which activity by the nurse would be appropriate in caring for a client using complementary therapies as a supplement to traditional treatment for cancer?
A. Instruct the client to make a follow-up appointment with the health care provider after using alternative treatments to assess the client's response to the treatment. B. Instruct the client never to use alternative or complementary treatments for serious illnesses. C. Explain to the client that physicians and nurses are not prepared to recommend and monitor alternative treatments. D. Explain to the client that physicians and nurses do not incorporate such treatments into their practice.