When reviewing the methods section of a research article, you must consider a number of factors to determine if the data collection methods were valid and reliable. You would ask:What are the ___________ being measured?
Fill in the blank with correct word
variables
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The nurse has observed a number of behaviors in the client that indicate that stress management is needed. The behavior the nurse did not observe was:
1. Increased tendency to feel frustrated. 2. Verbalization of feelings. 3. Loss of objectivity. 4. Unnecessary risk-taking.
The spouse of a patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease confides to the nurse that the patient's wandering, pacing, and agitation seems to get worse in the evening. The nurse correctly explains this phenomenon to the spouse as
a. evening psychosis. b. sundowner's syndrome. c. drug toxicity. d. new onset of psychosis.
The client is prescribed to have 50% oxygen administered continuously in a noninvasive manner. Which type of delivery system should you select to meet these criteria?
A. Nasal cannula B. Venturi mask C. Partial rebreather mask D. Transtracheal oxygen
A group of nurses is involved in the planning and implementation of a health promotion campaign aimed at older adults. Which of the following questions is the best guide to such a campaign?
A) "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they age?" B) "What can we do to increase life expectancy in our region?" C) "How can we help older adults avoid age-related changes?" D) "What is stopping older adults from living longer lives?"