Which statement is true regarding adverse drug events (ADEs)?
A) They occur infrequently in accredited hospitals
B) They are responsible for about 20% of hospitalized disabilities
C) They usually involve either prescribing or pharmacy errors
D) They occur because of individual recklessness
Answer: B) They are responsible for about 20% of hospitalized disabilities
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The nurse is assessing level of stress in a patient from another culture. Which question is the most appropriate in helping the nurse understand the impact of the patient's belief system?
a. "Do you engage in prayer to help you during times of stress?" b. "Do you go to church or other form of organized worship?" c. "Do you have certain beliefs that are helpful during times of stress?" d. "Do you want spiritual counseling while you are here?"
Simple descriptive statistics may be used to depict the sample characteristics, reflecting demographic variable values, in which kind of research?
a. Quantitative research only b. Qualitative research only c. Both quantitative and qualitative research d. Only when data has been extracted from an electronic database
Expected genitalia changes that occur as men age include that:
a. the ejaculatory volume decreases with age. b. erections develop more quickly. c. the viability of sperm increases. d. the scrotum becomes more pendulous.
Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 4–7 months?
a. Disorientation b. Shock and numbness c. Reorganization d. Searching and yearning