Following an Acute Myocardial Infarction,a Previously Healthy 63-Year-Old Develops Clinical

question 23

Multiple Choice

Following an acute myocardial infarction,a previously healthy 63-year-old develops clinical manifestations of heart failure.The nurse anticipates discharge teaching will include information about

• A) digitalis preparations.
• B) b-adrenergic blockers.
• C) calcium channel blockers.
• D) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sampling

A method of selecting a sample from a population in which every member has an equal chance of being chosen.

Purposive Sampling

A non-random sampling technique where subjects are selected based on specific characteristics or qualities, targeting a particular segment.

Snowball Sampling

A non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances, often used in studies with hard-to-reach populations.

Purposive Sampling

A non-random sampling technique where participants are chosen based on particular characteristics or qualities relevant to the study.