The Nurse Recognizes Which of the Following Clients as Being

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes which of the following clients as being at greatest risk for anaphylactic shock?

• A) A 69-year-old client receiving an antibiotic for a respiratory tract infection
• B) A 45-year-old prescribed a decongestant as needed for seasonal allergies
• C) A 50-year-old client prescribed a therapeutic dose of an antihypertensive medication
• D) A 26-year-old receiving intravenous steroids for the initial flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis

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Definitions:

Lurking Variables

Variables that are not included as explanatory or independent variables in the analysis but can affect the relationship between the variables studied.

Randomize

To arrange or assign subjects, treatments, or sequences in a random manner to reduce bias in experimental design.

Blinding

A research design technique where one or more parties in an experiment are unaware of the treatment assignments to prevent bias.

Experimental Unit

The smallest division of the experimental material such that any two units are independent and can be assigned to different treatments.