Your research is examining women's calcium consumption over a 5 year period. What type of study design best describes your research?
a. prospective
b. longitudinal
c. causal comparative
d. correlational
Answer: b. longitudinal
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a. requires more RNs c. responsibility is not shared b. communication may be problematic d. no one person has authority
Which of the following is an example of the application of Levine's Conservation Model to the clinical setting?
a. Teaching the patient to self-administer insulin b. Encouraging the patient to ambulate c. Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient d. Arranging for the patient's family to visit
The 70-year-old woman who is considering coming off of hormone therapy (HT) for the reduction of postmenopausal discomfort asks the nurse what advantage is offered by tamoxifen, also called a "designer estrogen."
What would be the best response by the nurse? a. Tamoxifen provides estrogen to some tissues while acting as an antiestrogen to others. b. Tamoxifen has no side effects. c. Tamoxifen needs to be taken only once a week. d. Tamoxifen improves the skin turgor and complexion.
An important component of relapse management is
a. Using a holistic view of the system b. Identifying triggers c. Understanding the individual's personality d. Providing crisis intervention