How Should the Nurse Researcher Interpret a Relative Risk That

question 33

Multiple Choice

How should the nurse researcher interpret a relative risk that is greater than 1.0?

• A) There is no difference between the experimental and control group outcomes.
• B) The risk of the event is reduced in experimental event rate (EER) compared with control event rate (CER).
• C) The risk of an event is greater in EER compared with CER.
• D) Difference in risk of outcome between patients who have had the event and those who have not.

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Definitions:

Calcium Ions

Positively charged calcium atoms (Ca2+) that play vital roles in various biological processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmission, and blood clotting.

Unequal Ion Concentration

Refers to a difference in the concentration of ions across a membrane, leading to potential differences and driving forces for ion movement.

Sodium-chloride Pump

A mechanism, particularly in the kidney cells, that helps in the reabsorption or excretion of sodium and chloride ions.

Negatively Charged Proteins

Proteins that carry a net negative charge at physiological pH, often involved in cellular processes like DNA binding and enzyme regulation.