Typically, the major threat to the internal validity of a case-control study is the selection threat
A) True
B) False
A
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Which of the following would the nurse include as possible adverse effect when teaching a patient about phenytoin?
A. Increased WBC count. B. Diarrhea C. Physical dependence. D. Liver toxicity.
A patient has returned to the cardiac care unit after undergoing cardioversion. When providing care for this patient during the immediate recovery period, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to:
A) Thromboembolism B) Acute renal failure C) Visual and auditory disturbances D) Infectious cardiac disorders
A nurse is caring for an adult patient who has had a minor motor vehicle accident. The health history reveals that the patient is currently in the process of obtaining a divorce. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
(Select all that apply.) a. Agree upon and make time for the patient to talk. b. Use active listening skills and therapeutic touch as appropriate. c. Teach stress reduction strategies. d. Inform patient that stressed individuals are more likely to have accidents. e. Agree to witness telephone conversations with separated husband. f. Refer the patient to the nurse's church marriage counselor.
If the couple has been unable to conceive after a successful pregnancy, it is considered to be what type of infertility?
a. Primary infertility b. Secondary infertility c. Sterilization d. Empty womb