One of the weakest pieces of evidence a researcher can identify when addressing and answering clinical questions is the use of:
A. individual case-control studies.
B. case studies.
C. expert opinion.
D. randomized clinical trials.
C
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a. complex language for mental health care b. multitude of diagnostic criteria yet to be tested c. standard for clinical diagnoses d. substitute for clinical judgment
How does diabetes contribute to impotence?
A. It causes significant protein catabolism and weight loss. B. It causes damage to blood vessels, thereby diminishing blood flow. C. It increases nerve excitability and alters psychomotor (brain) activity. D. It causes the hardening and narrowing of arteries leading a reduction in blood flow.
According to the clinic protocol, you obtain the following for her prenatal record: complete blood count,
blood type with Rh factor, urine for urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood), vital signs, height, and weight. Next, the nurse-midwife does a physical examination, including a pelvic examination and confirms that P.M. is pregnant. P.M. has a gynecoid pelvis by measurement, and the fetus is at approximately 6 weeks' gestation. Do any of these vital signs cause concern? What should you do?