A study addressing quality of life of a group of patients who had undergone various treatments for coronary artery disease was gathered 1 year and 8 years after their treatment. What type of study is this called?
A) Panel
B) Follow-up
C) Trend
D) Cohort
B
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Which is the major reason why nurses should not act in place of a physician in obtaining informed consent from patients?
A) Nurses may be tempted to influence the patient's decision in subtle ways B) Nurses may not be able to answer some of the medical questions the patient asks C) A signature obtained by anyone other than a physician will not stand up in court D) Under the law, nurses are only allowed to act as witnesses to informed consent signatures
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coryza possibly from the rhinovirus. Vital signs are temperature: 101.2° F, pulse: 72 beats/minute, respirations: 28 breaths/minute, blood pressure: 112/70 mm Hg
Upon morning assessment, the client states a sore throat, moist cough, and watery eyes. The lungs are course in the bases. Which afternoon assessment finding suggests the advancement to an infectious process? A) Achiness B) Headache C) Temperature rise D) Increased respiratory rate
Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to interpret the evidence provided?
a. Results b. Discussion c. Literature review d. Methods
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with Cushing syndrome. Which findings should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. weight gain 2. auscultatory lung crackles 3. jugular vein distention 4. peripheral edema 5. hypotension