A group of nurses is taking measures to ensure that an evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) initiative is conducted ethically. Which of the following actions most clearly demonstrates appropriate selection of subjects?
A) Distributing risks and benefits fairly
B) Maximizing the number of participants in the sample
C) Randomly assigning patients to receive or not receive the changed practice
D) Sampling selectively to ensure equivalence between groups
A
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a. The nurse nods frequently while the patient speaks. b. The nurse maintains eye contact while listening to the patient. c. The nurse occasionally interjects, "I see," when listening to the patient. d. The nurse gives verbal feedback to the patient. e. The nurse verbally interprets the meaning of what the patient has said.
A patient has received an immunization for hepatitis A using sera. After how long should the pa-tient achieve peak serum antibody levels?
a. 12-24 hours after being immunized b. 24-48 hours after being immunized c. 48-72 hours after being immunized d. 72-96 hours after being immunized
The nurse is preparing to admit a 6-year-old child with celiac disease. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
a. Steatorrhea b. Polycythemia c. Malnutrition d. Melena stools e. Foul-smelling stools
When planning care for the premature newborn diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, which potential complications would the nurse anticipate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Hypoxia 2. Respiratory alkalosis 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Massive atelectasis 5. Pulmonary edema