In a study in which medical diagnosis is the independent variable, a correlational study is essential because the independent variable:
A) Is inherently not manipulable
B) Is ethically not manipulable
C) Is practically not manipulable
D) All of the above
A
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1. Elderly people 2. Those who are in a minority 3. Patients who, for the most part, can independently care for themselves 4. Certain ethnic groups
After the patient's test results are in, the physician orders Lantus insulin 20 units each a.m. for this woman. What does this tell you about this patient?
a. her blood sugars have been elevated for quite some time b. she has Type II diabetes c. she is in the beginning stages of renal failure d. none of the above
A nurse is assessing an 85-year-old patient who presented to the emergency department with a complaint of "not feeling like myself." What should the nurse consider during this assessment?
1. Aging causes sudden loss of function in organ systems. 2. In older adults diseases often present with uncharacteristic symptoms. 3. Many older adults do not participate in activities to support wellness. 4. Since most 85-year-old patients live in an institutional setting they are exposed to more communicable diseases.
You care for several persons with AD. Why must you report behavior changes to the nurse?
a. They may signal other illnesses or injuries. b. Persons with AD cannot report such changes. c. Persons with AD depend on others for care. d. It is your responsibility to report signs and symptoms.