Expectations about a drug effect determine the extent to which _______ occurs.
A. the placebo effect
B. the dosage-weight interaction
C. the blood-brain barrier effect
D. the gender-weight interaction
A. the placebo effect
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The nurse is teaching a female patient with stress incontinence how to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs). Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands the procedure?
a. "I will practice by stopping and starting my urine flow." b. "I will hold each contraction for 20 seconds." c. "I will perform 30 to 45 contractions each morning." d. "I will keep the contraction and relaxation times equal."
For a multimethod measure, a researcher measures anxiety using a 0- to 10-point verbal scale, the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (0 to 40 points), and systolic blood pressure readings (80 to 300 points)
What are logical strategies for using these three pieces of information gathered from each subject? (Select all that apply.) a. Add up all three numbers for a total score. b. Rank all three measures as 1-high, 2-medium, and 3-low, and sum the result. c. Determine the most accurate measurement and give it more weight than the others in a ranking. d. Determine the most accurate measurement in the first few subjects and then use it exclusively. e. Report the numbers individually without summing them.
Which of the following statements by the client verifies correct knowledge about vaginal herpes?
1. "I should douche daily to prevent infection." 2. "I could have another breakout during my period." 3. "I am more likely to develop cancer of the cervix." 4. "I should use sodium bicarbonate on the lesions to relieve discomfort."
A mother has learned that one of her twins has died in utero and asks the nurse, “Why did this happen?” Which of the following is the most helpful response by the nurse?
1. “God needed another angel in heaven, and now your other baby will always have a guardian.” 2. “I don’t know why this terrible thing has happened. I am here for you and will help you however I can.” 3. “Often, twins are at greater risk of umbilical cord incidents, and these are sometimes fatal.” 4. “I am sorry for your loss, but at least you still have another baby to love and care for.”