Which of these preoperative orders would you question?
What will be an ideal response?
The infant should be on nothing by mouth (NPO) status for imminent surgery; therefore the
Pedialyte is not appropriate.
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A type of sampling error in which there is a tendency of individuals with certain characteristics in a population segment to agree to participate in research studies refers to:
A) coercion B) selectivity C) disclosure D) bias
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A) The medication will reduce the amount of urine being produced by the body, thereby lessening incontinence. B) The medication will help to stimulate contraction of muscles involved in voiding, thereby lessening incontinence. C) The medication will be used to reduce overactivity of muscles involved in voiding, thereby lessening incontinence. D) The medication will increase the amount of fluids retained by the body, thereby lessening the incidence of incontinence.