If a scale had a 1-week test–retest reliability of 0.80, then the 30-day test–retest reliability would likely be lower
A) True
B) False
A
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The nurse receives a job offer in a state other than the state of residence that is not part of the nursing compact. The nurse obtains licensure in the state where he will be working by:
1. Taking the NCLEX-PN® in the new state. 2. Submitting his NCLEX-PN® score for review to the new state of employment. 3. Applying for licensure by endorsement in the state of employment. 4. Applying for a work permit.
A patient is treated with an antibiotic for an infection in his leg. After 2 days of taking the antibiotic, the patient calls the clinic and reports that he has a rash all over his body
The nurse is aware that a rash can be an adverse effect of an antibiotic and can be either a biologic, chemical, or physiologic action of the drug, which is an example of A) pharmacotherapeutics. B) pharmacokinetics. C) pharmacodynamics. D) pharmacogenetics.
Which intervention would be inappropriate for decreasing the risk of further emboli in a patient with a pulmonary embolism?
a. Carefully applying compression stockings b. Performing passive range-of-motion exer-cises, especially of the lower limbs c. Placing pillows under the knees to elevate the legs d. Ambulating frequently
During the examination of the abdomen, a patient experiences right lower quadrant rebound tenderness. The nurse should do which additional assessment techniques for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assess the Rovsing sign. B) Assess the psoas sign. C) Test for cutaneous hyperesthesia. D) Look for the obturator sign. E) Test for a fluid wave.