If Poorly Managed, Diabetes Can Increase the Likelihood of All

question 58

Multiple Choice

If poorly managed, diabetes can increase the likelihood of all of the following outcomes except

• A) breast cancer.
• B) eye diseases.
• C) amputations of limbs.
• D) kidney disease.

Explain how confounding variables affect internal validity in experiments.

Describe the rationale behind random assignment in experiments.

Interpret correlation coefficients and their implications.

Understand naturalistic observation and its major advantage.

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values and preferences.

Infection Rates

The frequency at which infections occur in a given population or setting, often used as a measure of healthcare quality.

Quality Improvement

A systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve it.

Standard Nursing Care

The uniform practices and procedures that registered nurses follow to ensure patient safety and wellness.