A Variable Measures

question 87

Multiple Choice

A variable measures

• A) something that always has the same value.
• B) something that can take on different values.
• C) factors that occur with high degrees of uncertainty.
• D) the degree to which something varies over time.

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Definitions:

Nursing Care

The services and support provided by nurses to patients or clients in need of assistance with health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment.

Systematic Process

A methodical approach to solving a problem or completing a task that follows a particular sequence of steps.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach used by nurses to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Vital Signs

Key indicators of physiological status, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature, critical for evaluating the state of a patient’s health.