When sample criteria are ____________, nurses can determine if the study results are applicable to the clinical practice topic under consideration
a. inclusive
b. exclusive
c. explicit
d. stratified
c. explicit
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Remove the wheelchair lap tray before obtaining the weight.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. The onset of a kidney stone B. Early renal failure C. A common side effect of rifampin therapy D. A secondary urinary tract infection