A gerontological nurse is reviewing the findings of a study that tested the efficacy of donepezil in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Assignment to groups in the study included the fact that the researchers distributed participants with early Alzheimer's and advanced Alzheimer's evenly among the control group and the experimental group. The nurse would recognize that the researchers implemented which of the following?
A) A quasi-experiment
B) Cluster randomization
C) A cohort study
D) Stratified randomization
D
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An OB registered nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor. The client has requested an epidural, which the anesthesiologist is about to perform. The anesthesiologist is having difficulty in accessing the epidural space
The anesthesiologist states, ?You are too obese and that is why I?m having trouble.? The client is offended and the nurse determines a critical incident form must be completed. Which of the following would be appropriate to document on the form? 1. The anesthesiologist was rude to the client. 2. The anesthesiologist was rude and incompetent when caring for the client. 3. The client is obese, and epidural catheter placement was attempted but unsuccessful due to the client?s size. 4. Dr. ________ attempted to place an epidural catheter on this client and stated, ?You are too obese and that is why I?m having trouble.?
A staff nurse is counseling a depressed client. The nurse determines that the client is using the cognitive distortion of "automatic thoughts." Which client statement is evidence of the "automatic thought" of discounting positives?
1. "It's all my fault for trusting him." 2. "I don't play games. I never win." 3. "She never visits because she thinks I don't care." 4. "I don't have a green thumb. Any old fool can grow a rose."
What does the phagosome step result in during the process of endocytosis?
a. Microorganisms are ingested. b. Microorganisms are killed and digested. c. Phagocytes recognize and adhere to bacteria. d. An intracellular phagocytic vacuole is formed
Following a head injury, an unconscious 32-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED). The patient's spouse and children stay at the patient's side and constantly ask about the treatment being given. What action is best for the nurse to take?
a. Ask the family to stay in the waiting room until the initial assessment is completed. b. Allow the family to stay with the patient and briefly explain all procedures to them. c. Call the family's pastor or spiritual advisor to support them while initial care is given. d. Refer the family members to the hospital counseling service to deal with their anxiety.