When nurses appraise evidence, what do they review and evaluate to ensure that a study was sound?
a. Number of participants, the location of research, and the findings
b. Sponsor of the research, the number of participants, and the analysis methods
c. Study design, how the research was conducted, and the data analysis
d. Study design, where the research was conducted, and the findings
c. Study design, how the research was conducted, and the data analysis
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1. ACE inhibitor 2. Beta-blocker 3. Antibiotic 4. Anticoagulant
A community/public health nurse is planning to implement a new community-based education program. Why is it crucial for the nurse to understand the organizational structure of a community, as well as its leadership?
a. The nurse may have to convince the informal leaders of the need for the program before it can be successful. b. The nurse may need to ask the formal leaders to provide leadership for the programs. c. The nurse will want to know political priorities before deciding on any actions to be taken. d. The nurse will want the approval of the elected governing body before making decisions about health programming.
A nursing student is reviewing information about primary immunodeficiencies. The student demonstrates understanding of the material by identifying which immunodeficiencies as affecting only males? Select all that apply
A) X-linked agammaglobulinemia B) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome C) Selective IgA deficiency D) X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome E) IgG subclass deficiency F) Severe combined immune deficiency
You can assist the depressed patient by
A) showing pity for the patient. B) reinforcing the patient's self-esteem. C) giving antidepressant drugs. D) leaving the patient alone for a while.