Nurse researchers face many challenges in conducting studies; the ones that are the focus of this textbook are:
A) Conceptual challenges
B) Practical challenges
C) Methodologic challenges
D) Ethical challenges
C
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The nurse is providing care for a hemodynamically unstable patient in a critical care setting
The nurse has read in the patient's chart that his most recent echocardiogram prior to admission indicated a low stroke volume, which the nurse recognizes as being a function of preload, afterload, and contractility. Which of the following statements best describes afterload? A) The pressure that the ventricles exert on the atria after the conclusion of systole B) The mean arterial pressure during diastole C) The quantity of blood that remains in the ventricle at the end of systole D) The amount of resistance to the ejection of blood from the ventricle
A nurse is providing teaching for a woman who is being treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse would instruct the patient to contact the physician with which of the following symptoms?
1. Nocturia 2. A feeling of urgency 3. Incontinence 4. Flank pain
A nurse is asked by a co-worker why patient education/teaching is important. Which statements will the nurse share with the co-worker? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Patient education is an essential component of safe, patient-centered care." b. "Patient education is a standard for professional nursing practice." c. "Patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice." d. "Patient teaching is documented and part of the chart." e. "Patient education is not effective with children." f. "Patient teaching can increase health care costs."
An older adult patient reports ingesting a fat-soluble vitamin every day to boost the endocrine system. For what age-related change does the nurse recognize the patient is addressing by taking this vitamin?
A. Lipase production is increased and results in fat intolerance. B. Indigestion increases with aging due to decreased lipase production. C. Older patients have increased resistance to insulin. D. The ability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins declines with aging.