A major purpose of measurement is to differentiate between objects that possess varying amounts of the trait being studied
A) True
B) False
A
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A client with injuries from a motor vehicle crash is intubated for respiratory support. The nurse notes that the client is fighting the ventilator and attempting to pull out the endotracheal tube
What should the nurse do to reduce this client's risk of developing respiratory alkalosis? A) Administer a sedative as prescribed. B) Apply wrist restraints. C) Teach the client to take slow, deep breaths. D) Discuss removing the endotracheal tube with the healthcare provider.
Which of the following is not a critical element of the planning stage of the nursing process?
a. interpretation of data b. establishing priorities c. setting goals and developing expected out-comes d. documenting the planned nursing approach
A nurse administers an antihypertensive medication to a patient at the scheduled time of 0900. The nursing assistant then reports to the nurse that the patient's blood pressure was low when it was taken at 0830
The nursing assistant states she was busy and had not had a chance to tell the nurse yet. The patient begins to complain of feeling dizzy and light-headed. The blood pressure is re-checked and it has dropped even lower. The nurse first made an error in what phase of the nursing process? a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Planning d. Evaluation
In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy?
a. "This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about." b. "Let's all show acceptance of this patient by wearing lots of makeup too." c. "Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective." d. "Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society."