A forensic nurse would benefit from additional knowledge in the area of what?
A) Pathology
B) Epidemiology
C) Immunology
D) Sociology
Ans: A
Among the roles performed by forensic nurses is consultation and expert testimony in areas related to specialized diagnoses of specific conditions as related to forensic nursing and/or pathology. As such, an advanced knowledge of pathology is an asset to the forensic nurse.
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a. radiation burns. c. electrical burns. b. chemical burns. d. thermal burns.
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a. Ask the surgeon for additional laboratory studies. b. Administer a potassium supplement of 20 mEq. c. Increase the IV infusion of D5W to 100 mL/hr. d. Record laboratory results on the preopera-tive assessment.
Following colposcopy and snaring of polyps, postoperative care and observation of the patient includes the following:
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Which of the following actions taken by the researcher would be most likely to decrease threats to validity in a study?
A) using independent data collectors B) using a convenience sample C) obtaining informed consent from subjects D) none of the above