What threat is a one group pretest–posttest design especially susceptible to?
A) Testing
B) Selection
C) Maturation
D) History
C
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What instruction should the nurse include in this patient's health education? A) "Make sure you take your pill on the same day each week." B) "It's not unusual to develop a rash on your trunk and arms, but this isn't cause for concern." C) "You'll need to plan ahead so that you take your chloroquine on an empty stomach." D) "We'll need to provide you with enough syringes and teach you how to inject the drug."
Despite chronic illnesses and disabilities, the elderly benefit most from what kind of activities?
A) Those that help them eat well B) Those that help them maintain independence C) Those that preserve their social interactions D) Those that accomplish financial stability
The registered nurse is assigning a practical nurse to care for a client who has leukemia. Which instruction does the registered nurse provide to the practical nurse when delegating this client's care?
a. Evaluate the amount of protein the client eats. b. Assess the client's roommate for symp-toms of infection. c. Perform effective hand hygiene frequent-ly. d. Wear a mask when entering the room.
A patient calls the clinic to speak to the nurse
about taking an herbal product that contains ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) to "help my memory." He states that he has read much information about the herbal product. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education? a. "I know the FDA has not approved this herbal product, but I'd like to try it to see if it helps my memory." b. "I need to watch for possible side effects, such as headaches, or stomach or intestinal upset." c. "I will take aspirin or ibuprofen (Motrin) if I have a headache." d. "Ginkgo may cause increased bleeding, so I'll have to be careful when doing yard work."