A research team has selected a gene for study. The team hypothesizes that this gene is associated with the development of a particular form of renal disorder. How would the nurse describe this study in a grant proposal?
1. As a genome-wide association study (GWAS)
2. As a comparison study of people with and without the disease
3. As a candidate gene study
4. As a study that will investigate numerous epigenetic factors
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Rationale 1: GWASs do not target a specific gene in advance.
Rationale 2: Such a comparison study would not focus on one gene.
Rationale 3: In the candidate gene approach, a specific gene is selected for study based on the connection between its function and the hypothesized pathophysiology of the disease.
Rationale 4: Study of a specific gene is unlikely to uncover numerous epigenetic factors.
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1. probing. 2. protection. 3. permission. 4. pregnancy.
The nurse identifies errors and hazards in a care environment and implements basic safety to reduce the likelihood of an adverse event. Which of the following core competencies is this nurse implementing?
1. Provide patient-centered care 2. Apply quality improvement 3. Employ evidence-based practice 4. Utilize informatics
The plan of a care for a patient with anger includes behavioral interventions. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to find?
A) Self-monitoring of cues B) Anger management C) Relaxation training D) Response disruption
In what phase of the therapeutic relationship does the assessment process begin?
A) During the initiating or orienting phase B) After the initiating or orienting phase has been completed C) During the working phase D) After the working phase has been completed