A study measuring the effects of a new diuretic medication records hourly urine output of subjects. This measure represents which level of measurement?
a. Interval
b. Nominal
c. Ordinal
d. Ratio
ANS: D
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a. lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratio c. estriol b. human placental lactogen d. maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
A nurse caring for a patient who has had bariatric surgery is developing a teaching plan in anticipation of the patient's discharge. Which of the following is essential to include?
A) Drink a minimum of 12 ounces of fluid with each meal. B) Eat several small meals daily spaced at equal intervals. C) Choose foods that are high in simple carbohydrates. D) Sit upright when eating and for 30 minutes afterward.
A client presents to the emergency department via ambulance with a heart rate of 210 beats/minute and a sawtooth waveform pattern per cardiac monitor
The nurse is most correct to alert the medical team of the presence of a client with which disorder? A) Asystole B) Premature ventricular contraction C) Atrial flutter D) Ventricular fibrillation
The patient's perceived disabilities and functional limitations are recorded in the:
a. problem list. b. general patient information. c. social history. d. past medical history.