What purpose in a research study does the initial review of the literature hold for the reviewer?
A) To raise more questions about the topic
B) To help the researcher develop a strong knowledge base
C) To describe how others define the subject
D) To develop preconceived ideas about the topic
B
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The client with moderate heart failure is going home. Which of the following activities or interventions will assist the client to identify a worsening of the condition?
A. Avoid drinking more than 3 quarts of liquids each day. B. Stop your activity and rest at the first sign of chest pain. C. Weigh yourself every day at the same time wearing the same amount of clothes. D. If you forget to take your digoxin one day, do not take two doses the next day.
Your client is having intravenous therapy. This procedure creates which type of wound?
1. intentional 2. unintentional 3. closed 4. contusion
What is the aggregate of those to whom a researcher wishes to generalize study results called?
A) Gate keepers B) Population C) Sample D) Consumers
The RN is documenting the patient's complaint of pain rated 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which chart entry would be the most appropriate, if made by the nurse?
a. Pt. complaining of pain. MD notified. b. Pt complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0-10, states "My left leg is really hurting." Pt. grimacing, voice elevated. MD notified. c. Pt. complaining of pain rated at 6 on a scale of 0-10. Appears to be in pain. MD notified. d. Pt. complaining of pain rated 6. Wants more pain medication; appears to be drug-seeking. MD notified.