When you make patient observations, use your sight and hearing, but NOT your sense of smell
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The nurse is counseling a client who has been diagnosed with two sexually transmitted infections. The client is shocked and states not knowing how this has happened. Which of the following statements is most appropriate by the nurse?
A) "Your partner could have been asymptomatic at that time." B) "You should have asked your partner if they have any infections." C) "Sexually transmitted infections have obvious signs of their presence." D) "Your partner should have told you of a previous infection."
Which of the following are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?
a. Bilateral hips and popliteal angles b. Facial bones and cranial nerves V and VII c. Jugular venous pulsation and pressure d. Oropharynx and thyroid gland placement
The nurse is aware that the neonate can generate warmth by
a. Shivering b. Sucking on a pacifier c. Metabolizing brown fat d. Utilizing blood glucose
Why would a researcher need to be concerned about the administration of a pretest and posttest in a research study?
a. It is a threat to external validity. b. It is a threat to internal validity. c. It is a form of selection bias. d. It is a form of maturation