To those espousing a naturalistic paradigm, the ontologic assumption is that:
A) A fixed reality exists in nature for humans to understand
B) The nature of reality has changed over time
C) Reality is multiply constructed and multiply interpreted by humans
D) Reality cannot be studied empirically
C
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1. Acute glaucoma 2. Blepharitis 3. Periorbital edema 4. Anisocoria
The nurse is assessing a baby with a known diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. The nurse should expect which of the following in her assessment of the baby?
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How should the nurse respond to this assessment finding? A) Administer the scheduled dose of insulin and encourage the patient to eat breakfast promptly. B) Withhold the insulin and facilitate a dose of intravenous glucagon. C) Hold the dose of insulin and consult with the patient's primary care provider. D) Administer half of the ordered dose before breakfast and half of the dose after breakfast.