The Nurse Is Developing a Teaching Plan for a Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client undergoing a tubal ligation. What information should be included in the plan?

• A) The surgical procedure is easily reversible.
• B) Laparotomy is performed following a vaginal birth.
• C) Minilaparotomy is performed in the postpartum period soon after a vaginal birth.
• D) Tubal ligation can be done at any time the woman is either pregnant or not pregnant.

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Definitions:

Experimenter Cues

Unintentional signals or behaviors from a researcher that can influence the responses or actions of participants in a study.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating subjects randomly to experimental and control groups in a study to ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, thus reducing bias.

Correlational Studies

Studies in which the investigator analyzes the relationships among variables that were in place before the study, without manipulating those variables.

Placebo Effects

Observable or measurable changes in health or behavior resulting from the administration of a placebo, demonstrating the power of belief and expectation in the healing process.