Which of the Following Clients Is the Most Appropriate Candidate

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients is the most appropriate candidate for receiving outpatient care?

• A) A client whose complaints of irregular bowel movements have necessitated a colonoscopy
• B) A woman who has previously borne two children and is entering the second stage of labor
• C) A man who is receiving treatment for sepsis after his blood cultures came back positive
• D) A client with a history of depression who is currently expressing suicidal ideation

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Definitions:

Observational Studies

Research methods in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any intervention by the researcher.

Reactivity

The tendency of a person to alter their behavior or response due to the awareness of being observed or measured.

Directionality Problem

An issue that arises when it is unclear whether one variable causes changes in another or vice versa, complicating the interpretation of study results.

Random Sampling

Random sampling is a technique used in research to select a sample group from a larger population using random methods, ensuring that every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.