A Nurse Is Deciding Which Alternative Interventions Should Be Implemented

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is deciding which alternative interventions should be implemented. Which of the following factors must be considered by the nurse when making this decision? (Select all that apply.)

• A)The expected effect or outcome of each possible intervention
• B)How interested others are in helping in any particular intervention
• C)The nurse's own interest in implementing each intervention
• D)The likelihood that the intervention will resolve the problem

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

A measure of how well a test or experiment measures up to its claims or theoretical assumptions.

Analogue Observational Setting

An artificial environment set up in an office or laboratory to elicit specific classes of behaviour in individuals. Used when in vivo observation in the natural environment is impractical because of time constraints and the unpredictability of modern family life.

Subject Reactivity

A phenomenon in which individuals alter their behavior or responses due to their awareness of being observed or studied.

Actuarial Prediction

A method used in various fields, including psychology and criminal justice, that utilizes statistical models to forecast future outcomes based on historical data.