A researcher wants to investigate the effect of patients' body position on blood pressure. The study would most likely be:
A) Qualitative
B) Quantitative
C) Either quantitative or qualitative (researcher preference)
D) Insufficient information to determine
B
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a. Hematuria b. Night sweats c. Severe diarrhea d. Weight gain from edema e. Fever f. Persistent dry cough
The nurse is participating in a study focusing on the genetics of depressive disorders
One of the intake questions the nurse asks volunteers is "Does anyone in your family have a major depressive disorder?" What is the best rationale for this question? 1. Firsthand knowledge of the symptoms and behaviors may influence a subject's answers. 2. Subjects with a family history of major depressive disorder are not eligible for genetic studies. 3. Having a family member with major depressive disorder increases the subject's risk of developing the disorder. 4. This is one of many standard questions asked in all psychological study intake forms.
The nurse in the health center on a college campus is talking to freshman students about the consequences of drinking alcohol. What response should the nurse make when a student asks how metabolism of alcohol can be increased?
A) "Drinking coffee will speed up the metabolism of alcohol." B) "Exercise will speed up the metabolism of alcohol." C) "Eating a meal will speed up the metabolism of alcohol." D) "The metabolic rate of alcohol is stable and cannot be increased."
Using alcohol and other forms of drugs is a nontherapeutic way to manage stress and can lead to dependency and other serious issues. Instead, a person can employ therapeutic stress-reducing methods such as exercising and doing something special
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.