A coefficient alpha of 0.93 on a new scale would provide evidence that the scale is internally consistent
A) True
B) False
A
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The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a 15-year-old girl who tells the nurse that she is "so fat." Assessment reveals that she is 5 feet 4 inches and weighs 110 pounds. The nurse's appropriate response would be:
a. "How much do you think you should weigh?" b. "Don't worry about it; you're not that overweight." c. "The best thing for you would be to go on a diet." d. "I used to always think I was fat when I was your age."
The nurse is caring for several medical-surgical clients. The nurse has delegated skin care of an incontinent client to new unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the unit. Which action by the nurse will improve effectiveness of the client care provided?
A) Ask the client if the care was appropriate. B) Ask the UAP if the care was given. C) Demonstrate the appropriate care needed, then delegate the task for the remainder of the shift. D) Closely observe the UAP each time the care is given.
Which of the following observations is helpful in determining a client's mood? Select all that apply
A) Client appearance B) Body language C) Speech D) Energy level E) Work history
The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home. During discharge teaching, the nurse realizes that the patient is not able to read the medication bottles and has not been taking her medications at home
How should the nurse intervene appropriately in this situation? A) By asking the social worker to investigate nursing home placement B) By asking the social worker to investigate community support agencies C) By informing that patient that surgery will correct the vision problem D) By informing the patient that she will need to go to a rehabilitation facility for vision training