The nurse is assisting the nurse researcher with an experimental research project. This type of research:
a. describes a situation, problem, or phenomenon in a community.
b. measures the effectiveness of a program, practice, or policy.
c. controls the independent variable and randomly assigns subjects to different conditions.
d. investigates the possibility of undertaking a research study.
ANS: C
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What knowledge should the nurse consider when preparing to respond? a. The combination of ECTs and neuroleptic medications can make a patient drowsy. b. These reactions indicate a drug overdose. c. Many patients with schizophrenia punish their families by pretending not to know them. d. A temporary memory loss is common after several ECTs.
The client is being ordered Robitussin DM. He complains of experiencing dizziness. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the physician; this is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication. b. Call the physician; this is an expected side effect of the medication. c. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that the drug was prepared incorrectly. d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that this is not the correct drug.
A nurse assesses a 91-year-old client in long-term care healing from bilateral broken legs caused in a fall. Today, the client developed new onset confusion and combativeness
Which of the factors must the nurse investigate as a source of this mental status state? (Select all that apply.) A) Social separation B) Hyponatremia C) Medication interactions D) Positional pain E) Urinary tract infection
A female client on an inpatient unit enters the day area for visiting hours dressed in a see-through blouse and wearing no undergarments. Which intervention should be a nurse's first priority?
A. Contact the client's psychiatrist. B. Avoid addressing her attention-seeking behavior. C. Lead the client back to her room and assist her to choose appropriate clothing. D. Restrict client to room until visiting hours are over.