One type of observer bias arises when observations of the phenomena of interest are colored by what the observer wants or expects to see
A) True
B) False
A
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A) glycogen stores. B) beta cell numbers. C) insulin production. D) diet requirements.
A 40-year-old male client with multiple health problems has been diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency
The nurse knows that which of the following assessment findings would correlate with a testosterone deficiency? Select all that apply. A) A high-pitched voice B) Long-lasting chronic hip dysplasia C) Complaints of multiple upper respiratory infections D) A low muscle mass in proportion to his total body weight E) Hot flashes and diaphoresis
A medication error occurred and the nurse is preparing to complete an incident report. Which information is required to thoroughly complete this report? Select all that apply
A) Name of client involved in the incident B) Location where completion of an incident report is located in the medical record C) Date and time of the incident D) Medication involved in the incident E) Number of hours the nurse was at work before the incident occurred
The hospitalized client's uncle, who is a physician, asks the nurse for the client's chart. The uncle is not the physician on the case. The best response for the nurse is to:
a. extend professional courtesy and let him see the chart. b. ask the client for written consent before allowing the relative to see the chart. c. tell the physician where the chart is but not actually give it to the physician. d. call the supervisor.