How do nurse researchers strive for constancy of conditions in implementing a treatment?
A) Having standard written research protocols
B) Using a randomized block design
C) Maximizing the internal validity of the study
D) Avoiding contamination of treatments
A
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A) Sub q B) IV C) IM D) PO
An expense that is associated with patient care is:
a. fixed c. direct b. indirect d. variable
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a. The student will need to observe placement before proceeding. b. The student assists the instructor in placing the catheter. c. The student places the Foley catheter without assistance. d. The student verbalizes beginning to understand catheter placement.