Which of the following statements is true?
a. Parameter estimation is more frequently used by nurse researchers than hypothesis testing.
b. Point estimation is preferred to interval estimation.
c. Interval estimation involves constructing a confidence interval around a point estimate of a parameter.
d. Estimation procedures are appropriate for estimating population means but not percentages.
C
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A patient who has received a transplant is being taught about cyclosporine. Which statement made by the patient would indicate the teaching was effective?
a. "I know this drug prevents my immune system from working." b. "If I find the capsules are hard to swallow, I'll take the liquid." c. "I will need to watch for bruising." d. "I will need to monitor my blood pressure."
The nurse plans to teach a client who lives with extended family about safety issues in the home. The nurse is:
1. providing disease management. 2. relieving pain and suffering. 3. adapting care to the needs of the client. 4. advocating for lifestyle changes for the client.
You are assessing a man who has severe leg pain. The leg is cool and cyanotic. You are unale to palpate a femoral pulse. What would be your priority intervention based on these assessments?
a) document your findings b) ask the family about this problem c) Teach the man relaxation techniques d) notify the physician immediately
You continue to obtain a history from C.'s mother and learn C.e. has had "ear problems" and throat infec-
tions since she was a baby. she is in day care each weekday, the father smokes outside of the house, and there is a family history of seasonal allergies. C.e. is allergic to penicillin. Her weight is 14 kg. Describe what you will include in your physical examination with rationales.