A patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) would like to try an alternative therapy along with the prescribed medication
The nurse would evaluate that education goals have been met when the patient states he will purchase which herbal remedy? 1. Dill weed
2. African star grass
3. St. John's wort
4. Oil of primrose
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Rationale 1: Dill weed is used in food preparation and has no known effects on BPH.
Rationale 2: African star grass is used to prevent or decrease the symptoms of BPH.
Rationale 3: St. John's wort is used to manage depression.
Rationale 4: Oil of primrose is used in the management of premenstrual syndrome.
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he should be con-cerned for his cancer risk. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Your risk is not affected by this family history, because most of the cancers arose in female sex-associated tissues." B. "You have two first-degree relatives and two second-degree relatives with cancer, which increases your general risk for cancer." C. "Your risk for breast cancer is increased; however, your risk for lung cancer is not affected by this history." D. "Your risk for cancer is affected by your parents' cancer development; your sis-ters' cancers have no bearing on your risk."
External validity refers to:
A) the extent to which the results of the study can be applied to other groups B) the extent to which we can be sure of the accuracy of the findings C) the overall quality of the data collection and analysis processes D) the accuracy of the instruments used for data collection during the study
Which is an example of falsification in research?
a. Citing work by another researcher and claiming it as one's own. b. Making up statistics about the incidence of reactions to an intervention. c. Omitting data about a subject that disproves the researcher's hypothesis. d. Using data gained without the consent of the research subjects.
Which of the following foods will have the greatest impact on the neurochemical activity of the person consuming it?
1. A pickle 2. A banana 3. A milkshake 4. A spinach salad