Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level III evidence?
a. Well-designed controlled trials without randomization
b. Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies
c. Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies
d. Opinion of authorities and expert committees
A
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A) "I will need to have a prescription from my physician to obtain it." B) "Melatonin is a hormone my body makes." C) "Older adults may have reduced levels of melatonin." D) "Nausea is a side effect associated with melatonin."
Which of the following pieces of information is included in the client database?
A) Nursing care B) Diagnostic studies C) Plan of care D) Collaborative problems
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1. "Having blood pressure a little high is normal at your age. Yours is fine." 2. "I'll recheck this in a while, but your systolic pressure is too high." 3. "We'll wait and see what the doctor says, but I doubt he will be concerned." 4. "You should be on high blood pressure medicine."