You are reviewing a case-control published research article on individuals with COPD and individuals without COPD
Using your knowledge of research designs, what is an advantage of a case-control study?
A) Allows for the examination of multiple exposures for multiple outcomes
B) Allows for the direct measure of the incidence of a disease
C) Generally quicker and less expensive to conduct than cohort studies
D) Appropriate for studying rare exposures
C
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a. Instruct the patient how to call for assistance using the call light. b. Assess the color and warmth of the toes on the patient's right foot. c. Determine when the patient's next pain medication is due. d. Check pulse oximetry and obtain a full set of vital signs.
A nurse is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the following drugs?
A) Acetaminophen B) Salicylates C) Furosemide D) Digoxin
The newly admitted patient is describing his recent symptoms to the nurse. The nurse is aware that the source of this information is considered:
a. primary. b. objective. c. secondary. d. complete.
Which of the following group of terms best describes anxiety?
A) cognitive, known threat, depression B) cognitive, visible threat, anger C) known source, prolonged, solely physical D) unknown cause, emotional, apprehensive