A patient in the ICU has acute renal failure and is an alcoholic. Which electrolyte imbalance would the nurse most expect to find in this patient?
A) Hypokalemia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hypermagnesemia
D) Hypomagnesemia
D
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Nursing actions that decrease risk of skin breakdown include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Using gelled mattresses B) Using emollients in groin and thigh areas C) Using transparent dressings D) Drying thoroughly
The nurse uses an assessment model that is derived from Maslow's theory. This model is based upon:
a. body systems model c. hierarchy of needs b. functional health patterns d. human response patterns
The client's nursing diagnosis is disturbed sleep pattern related to anxiety. The desired outcome is
that client will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly by October 31 . On November 1 review of sleep data for the 6 days of hospitalization shows the client sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. The outcome can be evaluated as a. consistently demonstrated. b. often demonstrated. c. sometimes demonstrated. d. never demonstrated.
A Type I error refers to the researcher's concluding that no difference exists when, in fact, a difference does exist
A) True B) False