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a small sample size warrants - ansthe need to replicate the study. If gain similar results in a 2nd replicated study, will help to generalize results to a larger group

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling "down" and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse? A. Assist the family to identify prior use of positive coping skills in family crises. B. Ask the client if she has considered harming her newborn. C. Anticipate a prescription by the provider for an antidepressant. D. Reinforce postpartum and...

A 16-year-old client has been in the active phase of labor for 14 hours. An ultrasound reveals that the likely cause of delay in dilation (dilatation) is cephalopelvic disproportion. Which intervention should the nurse most expect in this case? - anscesarean birth

1. A clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks the nurse what he could have done to minimize the risk of contracting this disease. What would be the nurses best Answer? A) The most important risk factor for COPD is exposure to occupational toxins. B) The most important risk factor for COPD is inadequate exercise. C) The most important risk factor for COPD is exposure to dust and pollen. D) The most ...

3 types of leaders - ansNon-leaders or laissez-faire style Performance - contingent rewards and negative feedback Motivate through vision and inspiration CARNA module - transformational leadership practices endorsed

Focused or Problem Oriented assessment - ansAssess a specific health concern Focused or Problem Oriented Assessment - anstype of assessment to check lungs and throat if they have pnemonia Focused or Problem Oriented Assessment - answhen comprehensive database already exists an dhas a problem

ABCDE method of assessing skin lesions - ansA: asymmetry (one half is different than the other half) B: Border irregularity (the edges are notched, uneven, or blurred) C: Color (the color is uneven, shades of brown, tan, and black are present. D: Diameter (greater than 6mm) E: Evolving (mole is changing in size, shape, or color

A client has been on a clear liquid diet for 5 days. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client? - ansImbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements A client has developed dysphasia secondary to a cerebral vascular accident. The nurse is aware that the client is at risk for? - ansAspiration

A 2-year-old child has been brought to the clinic for a well-child check-up. The best way for the nurse to begin the assessment is reflected by which statement? A. Ask the parent to place the child on the examining table. B. Have the parent remove all of the child's clothing before the examination. C. Allow the child to keep a security object such as toy or blanket during the examination. D. Initially focus interactions on the child, essentially "ignoring" the parent until the child'...

A 2-year-old child has been brought to the clinic for a well-child check-up. The best way for the nurse to begin the assessment is reflected by which statement? A. Ask the parent to place the child on the examining table. B. Have the parent remove all of the child's clothing before the examination. C. Allow the child to keep a security object such as toy or blanket during the examination. D. Initially focus interactions on the child, essentially "ignoring" the parent until the child'...