The nurse researcher is using a composite psychosocial scale. What is a composite psychosocial scale?
A) Several questions with the same response format
B) Multiple-item self-report tool for measuring the degree to which individuals possess target attributes.
C) Comprises a series of statements about a phenomenon
D) Consists of a series of bipolar rating scales on which respondents indicate reactions toward a phenomenon
B
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A patient tells the nurse that she is genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. The patient is hypertensive and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. What information should the nurse provide for this patient?
1. "Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level will help you avoid type 2 diabetes.". 2. "Unfortunately, you are probably predestined to develop type 2 diabetes.". 3. "You probably need to begin monitoring your blood glucose levels daily.". 4. "The risk of developing diabetes is several years away, and you have other health problems to consider now.".
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a. Small SEMs b. Large SEMs c. A true SEM rather than an estimated SEM d. An SEM based on population rather then sample values
The main complication of neonatal jaundice is:
1. Lack of voiding and stooling. 2. Bilirubin encephalopathy. 3. The need to immediately stop breastfeeding. 4. Increased risk of infection.