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A researcher compared the recidivism rates of drug abusers who were given probation with those who were sentenced to prison and discovered that the recidivism rates were highest for those sentenced to prison. What potential error is reflected by this conclusion?

The main difference between the UCR and NIBRS is

Describe one exercise that should be avoided in early rehab following operative management of a patella fracture, and explain WHY? a. Exercise description: b. Why avoid:

When it comes to rehab, what is the benefit for the patient of receiving a partial meniscectomy as opposed to a repair?

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39. During a routine physical exam, the nurse is assessing the thyroid of a 50-year-old patient. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to properly assess the thyroid gland for enlargement or abnormalities?

42. A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment on a 60-year-old patient with a history of prolonged sun exposure. The nurse is assessing for the presence of any abnormal lesions. Which of the following techniques demonstrates the correct method for inspecting and palpating the skin for lesions or abnormalities?

15. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an early complication of this therapy?

45. The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 60-year-old female patient who is experiencing mild abdominal pain. To assess the abdomen thoroughly, the patient will need to be placed in which of the following positions?

43. A nurse is performing a vascular assessment on a 72-year-old patient with a history of smoking and diabetes. While assessing the patient’s capillary refill, the nurse compresses the nail beds of the patient’s fingers and toes for 6 seconds, then releases. The nurse observes that the color in both the fingers and toes returns in 5 seconds. What should the nurse’s next course of action?