Around half of all practical/vocational nursing school graduates pass the NCLEX-PN® on their first attempt
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A researcher is studying the likely occurrence rate of secondary cancers after a new schedule of chemotherapy for childhood leukemia, using a biochemical marker obtained by blood draw six months after the initiation of chemotherapy
What is the rationale for using this marker as a proximate outcome, rather than counting the actual rate of secondary cancers? a. Research on recurrent cancers in children labels them as vulnerable, causing psychological harm. b. The final endpoint is not obtainable over a reasonable span of time, since secondary cancers can occur at any age. c. Most proximate endpoints are unreliable variables and should not be used unless there are no final endpoints. d. The researcher is not interested in whether children suffer a secondary malignancy; the researcher is merely interested in the marker value.
The nurse would instruct an individual worried about developing iron deficiency anemia to avoid
a. citrus fruits. b. leafy green vegetables. c. poultry. d. tea.
A client with a history of experiencing physical and sexual abuse is admitted to the hospital with several fractures. While interacting with the nurse, the client expresses concerns about feeling safe when returning home
The first priority for the nurse is to: A) Communicate to the client that the abusive partner needs to see a therapist. B) Assist the client to devise a safety or escape plan. C) Encourage the client to take charge of the situation. D) Offer to contact outpatient services if the client promises not to return home after discharge.
Which of these approaches would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when teaching a 4-year-old patient about a scheduled surgery?
a. Give the parents a book to read about the procedure and do not discuss the procedure with the child to decrease anxiety. b. Set boundaries before teaching by telling the child that she can ask only three questions because time is limited. c. Insist that the parents wait outside the room to ensure privacy of the child. d. Allow the child to touch and hold medical equipment such as thermometers and syringes.