A Patient with an Infection Has a Nursing Diagnosis of Deficient

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with an infection has a nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume related to excessive diaphoresis. An appropriate patient outcome identified by the nurse is that the

• A) patient has a balanced intake and output.
• B) patient's bedding is changed when it becomes damp.
• C) patient understands the need for increased fluid intake.
• D) patient's skin remains cool and dry throughout hospitalization.

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Definitions:

Cohen's D

A statistic used to quantify the difference between two group means relative to the standard deviation of the sample.

Cohen's D

A measure of effect size that quantifies the difference between two group means in standard deviation units.

Cohen's D

A measure of effect size indicating the standardized difference between two means, often used in psychological and educational research.

Standard Deviation Units

Units of measurement used to express the variability or dispersion of a set of data points around their mean in terms of the standard deviation.