Indicate where in the research report the following statement is likely to be found
"The sample consisted of 88 individuals with cancer, assessed as being at risk for nutritional problems, as indicated by weight loss of over 5% over a 2-month period or persistent changes in patterns of eating."
A. introduction
B. methods
C. results
D. discussion
ANS: C
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Which of the following is a true statement concerning suicide among older adults?
a. Older adults and younger adults manifest a suicidal intent in a similar manner. b. Older African-American women have the highest risk of suicide among older adults. c. Ethics require that the nurse respects a person's intent to terminate his or her own life. d. A major crisis experienced by the patient can contribute to the risk of suicide.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level. The nurse is aware that plaque on the inner lumen of arteries is composed chiefly of what?
A) Lipids and fibrous tissue B) White blood cells C) Lipoproteins D) High-density cholesterol
The distraught wife of a terminally ill patient complains to the nurse, "My husband has not been shaved, and he has that miserable gown on instead of his own pajamas. Don't you people care about things like that?"
What would be the best response of the nurse? a. "I delayed his morning care because he was sleeping comfortably. I'll complete his care now that he's awake." b. "We're running late today and I have six other patients to care for. What do you want?" c. "Of course we care! Someone will come to do his care before lunch." d. "I'm sorry you feel we're doing such a poor job. I'm doing my best."
Research utilization begins with empirical findings for consideration in practice settings, while EBP begins with:
A) Integration of clinical judgments with research evidence B) A desire to abandon decisions based on custom and authority opinion C) A search for the best possible information for addressing a clinical problem D) A critique of existing practices