Which qualitative study will call for an exploratory-descriptive study approach?
a. An evaluation of clinical outcomes of standard nursing interventions
b. An examination of the effects of a treatment on various ethnic groups
c. A review of data in order to evaluate theoretical constructs
d. A study on a topic about which little is known or understood
ANS: D
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a. Planning b. Organizing c. Coordinating d. Controlling
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1. A 6-month-old infant 2. A 65-year-old female 3. A 55-year-old male 4. A 26-year-old female
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1. A fat-restricted diet. 2. An antigen-avoidance diet. 3. A calorie-restricted diet. 4. A sodium-restricted diet.
A patient with a history of seizure disorder exhibits ataxia and nystagmus. Which of the follow-ing types of anticonvulsant drugs will produce these adverse effects?
a. Barbiturates b. Hydantoins c. Benzodiazepines d. Valproates