External validity refers to:
A) the extent to which the results of the study can be applied to other groups
B) the extent to which we can be sure of the accuracy of the findings
C) the overall quality of the data collection and analysis processes
D) the accuracy of the instruments used for data collection during the study
A
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a. "Avoid direct contact with the urine for 24 hours until the radioisotope clears." b. "You may have some dribbling of urine for several weeks after this procedure." c. "Be sure to drink at least 3 liters of fluids today to help eliminate the dye faster." d. "Your skin may become slightly yellow from the dye used in this procedure."
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1. Denial 2. Apprehension 3. Conflict 4. Spiritual strength
When assessing a client's financial and health care insurance coverage information, the client says that since she does not have any income, she gets health care insurance through the state. The nurse realizes the client most likely is receiving:
1. Veteran's benefits. 2. Medicaid. 3. HMO. 4. Medicare.
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A) "I suppose it's some comfort that my patches are small and will always stay out of sight in the future." B) "I'm thankful that there are medications to cure this, but I'm nervous about the side effects." C) "I suppose this shouldn't come as too much of surprise, since this tends to run in my family." D) "I'm surprised that I ended up contacting that fungus that caused this problem for me."