A ____________ is a set of concepts linked through propositions to explain a phenomenon
a. metaparadigm
b. model
c. construct
d. theory
d. theory
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Lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed for a patient for the first time. The nurse should provide the patient with which of the following instructions?
a. "Take lovastatin with your evening meal." b. "Take this medicine before breakfast." c. "You may take lovastatin without regard to meals." d. "Take this medicine on an empty stomach."
The nurse determines that the patient had a cardiac arrest while ambulating in the hall. Which method should the nurse use to position the patient properly during cardiopulmonary resuscita-tion (CPR)?
a. Head tilt and right side-lying position b. Logrolling and jaw thrust c. Supine and head tilt d. Jaw thrust and semi-Fowler's position
Which nursing action should occur first regarding a patient who has a problem of sexual dysfunction or sexual disorder? The nurse should:
a. develop an understanding of human sexual response. b. assess the patient's sexual functioning and needs. c. acquire knowledge of the patient's sexual roles. d. clarify own personal values about sexuality.
A nurse's doctoral dissertation addresses the effect that a support program may have on patients with pulmonary hypertension
Given that pulmonary hypertension has a very low incidence and prevalence, which of the following sampling strategies is applicable to the nurse's research needs? A) Heterogeneity sampling B) Snowball sampling C) Modal instance sampling D) Stratified sampling