The tendency for statistical values to differ from one sample to another is known as the standard error of the mean
A) True
B) False
B
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a. "The stool will always be liquid with this type of colostomy." b. "Eating additional fiber will bulk up your stool and decrease diarrhea." c. "Your stool will become firmer over the next couple of weeks." d. "This is abnormal. I will contact your health care provider."
A patient has been diagnosed with a valvular disorder. The patient tells the nurse that he has read about numerous treatment options, including valvuloplasty. What should the nurse teach the patient about valvuloplasty?
A) "For some patients, valvuloplasty can be done in a cardiac catheterization laboratory." B) "Valvuloplasty is a dangerous procedure, but it has excellent potential if it goes well." C) "Valvuloplasty is open heart surgery, but this is very safe these days and normally requires only an overnight hospital stay." D) "It's prudent to get a second opinion before deciding to have valvuloplasty."
A pregnant patient received a narcotic analgesic 2 hours before delivery. The newborn is lethargic and difficult to arouse. What should the nurse prepare to do to help this newborn?
A) Administer intravenous fluids. B) Apply oxygen and place in a heated bassinet. C) Administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan). D) Provide tactile stimulation to encourage crying.
The nurse professor is lecturing to students in their final semester of nursing school. Which statement by the nurse professor about mentoring is accurate?
a. "Mentoring involves solving an individu-al's problems.". b. "Mentoring focuses on the needs of someone else.". c. "Mentoring means helping someone reach his or her long-term goals.". d. "Mentoring requires pairing an expe-rienced person with a novice.".