A nurse researcher wishes to identify rates of pertussis infection in children less than one year of age and then again at 6 years of age to examine the relationship of immunization status on infection rates in this population. This is an example of which

When a clean-voided specimen is ordered, the nurse should instruct the patient to

a. clean the area as directed and collect the initial urine voided b. clean the area as directed, start to void into the toilet, collect the urine in the sterile cup after a good flow of urine has been established c. clean the area as directed and collect all the urine voided d. clean the area as directed, start to void, and collect three samples at different times during the voiding

A dehydrated patient is rapidly and aggressively treated with a 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to discontinue the infusion and call the prescriber?

a. Difficulty breathing b. Urinary output of 35 mL/hr c. Diarrhea d. Rapid heart rate

A school nurse is assessing a distraught female high school student who is overly concerned because her parents can't afford horseback riding lessons. How should the nurse interpret the student's reaction to her perceived problem?

A. The problem is endangering her well-being. B. The problem is personally relevant to her. C. The problem is based on immaturity. D. The problem is exceeding her capacity to cope.

An older nursing home resident reports that her hearing loss is getting worse. What is the first action of the nurse?

a. Refer the resident for an evaluation for a hearing aid b. Raise her voice when speaking to the res-ident c. Examine the resident's ears for cerumen impaction d. Teach the resident to read lips