In an outcome study, the proportion of people who have experienced an undesirable outcome is known as:
A) Absolute risk
B) Baseline risk
C) Relative risk
D) Sum total risk
A
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a. Bring the sputum up from the lungs b. Rinse mouth with water before expectorating in specimen cup c. Collect specimens before meals d. Send specimen to the lab without delay
Serosal seeding of a tumor can be due to: Select all that apply
1. Embolization of tumor cells. 2. Surgical instrumentation. 3. Biopsies. 4. Tumor palpation. 5. Exercise.
A pregnant client calls the nurse at the physician's office and reports that she has noticed a thin, colorless, vaginal drainage. Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?
1. Come to the clinic immediately. 2. Report to the emergency department at the maternity center immediately. 3. The vaginal discharge may be bothersome but is a normal occurrence. 4. Use tampons if the discharge is bothersome but be sure to change the tampons every 2 hours.
Blood infusions must be started within how many minutes of its arrival on the unit?
a. 10 minutes b. 15 minutes c. 30 minutes d. 60 minutes