When the Nurse Is Evaluating the Reliability of a Patient's

question 6

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is evaluating the reliability of a patient's responses, which of these statements would be correct?

• A) Patient has a history of drug abuse and therefore is not reliable.
• B) Patient provided consistent information and therefore is reliable.
• C) Patient smiled throughout interview and therefore is assumed reliable.
• D) Patient would not answer questions concerning stress and therefore is not reliable.

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Definitions:

Confounded Dependent Variables

Outcome measurements in an experiment that might be influenced by external factors or variables not controlled by the researcher, leading to ambiguous results.

Survey Method

A research technique that involves collecting data from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.

Experimental Method

A research approach where variables are manipulated to determine their effect on other variables within a controlled environment.

Naturalistic Observation Method

The naturalistic observation method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention, to study behaviors and interactions as they unfold naturally.