The nurse is doing nutrition counseling for a 21-year-old woman in the clinic area and discussing the credibility of information reported in the media. What would be a red flag to a consumer when getting information from a media report?
A) Failure to identify how much or little of a food should be eaten
B) How often to eat the food
C) Failure to identify a broader population than was actually studied
D) Identifying the size of the effect
A
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Many features or articles fail to identify how much or little of the food should be eaten, how often it should be eaten, or to whom the advice applies. This does not give the consumer enough information to appropriately judge what the study means to them personally.
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A) Using unlicensed assistive personnel B) Increasing numbers of clients in hospitals C) Not devoting enough time to the client D) The rise of medical care costs in healthcare systems
A patient in the intensive care unit has developed gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The nurse would prepare to fluid resuscitate this patient with which intravenous fluid?
1. 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline 2. 2.5% dextrose 3. 0.45% normal saline 4. 0.9% normal saline
Attributes of effective teams include
a. friendly interaction. b. respectful, consensus-building discussions. c. embarrassing and personal criticism. d. resentment toward other members.
The statement, "Perhaps you and I can talk further about your diabetes and identify your specific concerns," is an example of a communication technique that conveys the message that the
a. nurse has the primary responsibility in problem solving. b. patient should take the lead in the planning process. c. nurse and patient will work together in addressing the patient's health concerns. d. nurse will supply the necessary information and instructions for the patient.