Which of the following interventions may play a role in fracture prevention? (Select all that apply.)
A) Weight-bearing exercises
B) Use of throw rugs in the home to facilitate ease of walking
C) Addition of handrails on both sides of the stairs
D) Use of nonskid mats in the bathtub
E) Yearly vision screening
A, C, D, E
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99.6 ° f = _____ ° c
a. 37.6 b. 38.2 c. 40.1 d. 36.4
You are caring for a client newly admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of lymphangitis. What interventions would you institute to help promote the resolution of the lymphangitis? Select all that apply
A) Apply ice to the area. B) Note the response to antibiotic therapy. C) Encourage independent activities of daily living. D) Elevate the area. E) Apply warm soaks/compresses to the area.
A researcher reports that results of a study were not statistically significant. How is this to be interpreted?
a. Intervention was not strong enough to make a difference. b. Researcher does not have enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis. c. Researcher's logic or conceptualization in setting up the study was faulty. d. Topic is of no further interest to nurse researchers or clinicians.
The nurse has identified a patient situation that may be an area for study. The initial review of the literature helps the investigator to identify what?
a. The number of subjects required for the study b. The appropriate statistical tests to analyze the data c. The need to extend knowledge in a particular area d. The instruments needed to collect data during the study