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A researcher conducts an RCT comparing a manual therapy group to a sham treatment group for the outcome of pain intensity (NRS, 0–10) in patients with chronic neck pain. A total of 90 patients are randomly assigned to either the manual therapy group (n=45) or the sham group (n=45). Pain intensity is measured in both groups at baseline and again after 6 weeks of treatment. The researcher wants to compare pain scores between the two groups at the 6-week follow-up. Manual Therapy (n=45) Sham Group (n=45) t df p-value Mean Difference 95% CI Pain (NRS) 3.2 (±1.4) 5.1 (±1.6) -6.21 88 0.001 -1.90 -2.51 to -1.29 Based on the table, which statement most accurately interprets the results?

Q68.  The patient is admitted with severe abdominal pain due to pancreatitis. The patient asks the nurse, “What causes this? Why does it hurt so much?” The nurse should provide what answer?

A patient with benign positional vertigo presents to your clinic with positive nystagmus and very severe dizziness measured by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI-S). While designing treatment, you are concerned that vertigo exercises may worsen the dizziness. After reviewing a systematic review with meta-analysis comparing the Epley maneuver to vertigo exercises, you find a DHI-S mean difference of -2 (95% CI -5.51 to 1.51; I² = 84%). What can you interpret from these results?

A woman is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection in the postpartum period. What foods can the nurse encourage to increase the acidity of urine? (Select all that apply.)

Describe your literature search selection criteria, specifically your exclusion/inclusion criteria (at least 4 criteria that you can apply while reading the abstract). 

Q92.  John is a 35-year-old male who has been living with HIV for the past 8 years. He has been on a consistent antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen for the past 18 months. Recently, his healthcare provider ordered a commercial HIV RNA assay to assess the viral load in his blood. The result shows that John has an undetectable viral load. He is scheduled for a follow-up visit to discuss the results and the next steps in his treatment plan.   John is curious about the meaning of “undetectable” and how this will affect his treatment and long-term prognosis. He asks the nurse about what this term means for his health.  What does an undetectable viral load mean for John’s HIV treatment and health?

Q64.  What is the best position for a patient in shock?

Q66.  Which nursing intervention is essential in the initial management of septic shock?

Q93.  Which patient who has arrived at the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinic would the nurse assess first?

Q82.  The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted the previous day with a basilar skull fracture after a motor vehicle crash. Which assessment finding indicates a possible complication that should be reported to the health care provider?