A nurse researcher develops a study to assist patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to lose weight by altering eating patterns. The researcher states, "Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus desire to control weight to gain better glycemic control."
This statement is a(n):
a. assumption.
b. concept.
c. philosophy.
d. theory.
ANS: A
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1. Collect the data. 2. Determine the level of measurement desired. 3. Conduct a trial run of the instrument. 4. Convert the instrument to collect interval data.
Which action by the nurse breaches patient confidentiality? Select all that apply
1) Leaving patient data displayed on a computer screen where others may view it 2) Remaining logged on to the computer system after documenting patient care 3) Faxing a patient report to the nurses' station where the patient is being transferred 4) Informing the nurse manager of a change in the patient's condition
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a. Latin America b. Sub-Saharan Africa c. Germanic Europe d. Eastern Europe
A person wants to know if eating only plant-based foods is advisable as a way to cut cholesterol to near-zero levels. What response by the health care professional is best?
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