Which of the following is not present in a quasi-experimental design?
A) a treatment and a placebo
B) a control group and random assignment
C) a dependent and an independent variable
D) two groups with repeated measures
B
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During an abdominal assessment, the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right lower quadrant. The nurse interprets that this finding could indicate a disorder of which of these structures?
a. Spleen b. Sigmoid c. Appendix d. Gallbladder
The nurse notes that a 36-hour-old newborn's serum bilirubin level has increased from 14 mg/dL to 16.6 mg/dL in an 8-hour period. What nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for this newborn?
1. Continue to observe. 2. Begin phototherapy. 3. Begin blood exchange transfusion. 4. Stop breastfeeding.
The parents of a newborn with an umbilical hernia ask about treatment options. The nurse's response should be based on which knowledge?
a. Surgery is recommended as soon as possible. b. The defect usually resolves spontaneously by 3 to 5 years of age. c. Aggressive treatment is necessary to reduce its high mortality. d. Taping the abdomen to flatten the protrusion is sometimes helpful.
The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who recently immigrated to the United States. To provide quality end-of-life care, the nurse must initially:
1. Make every effort to involve the client and his family in the end-of-life care 2. Understand the client's personal and cultural views regarding death and dying 3. Arrange for end-of-life care to be provided by personnel familiar with the client's culture 4. Share the client's concerns regarding the dying process with his interdisciplinary care team