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A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of varying amounts of vitamin C in reducing the number of common colds. A survey of 450 people provided the following information and Chi-square test results: What conclusion can be made based on the above information?

A career counselor wants to compare the effectiveness of two different resume formats – a traditional format (Format A) and a modern format (Format B). Two groups of job seekers were randomly sampled and data was collected on the interview callbacks received from both formats. The differences will be calculated as p1 – p2 where… p1 = the population proportion of interview callbacks using resume Format A (traditional)p2 = the population proportion of interview callbacks using resume Format B (modern) A 95% confidence interval on the differences in proportions was constructed and the results are below:What can we conclude based on the 95% confidence interval?

A 2022 study reported that a quarter of U.S. adults support putting a special tax on junk food, that is things like soda, chips, and candy.  A public health advocate believes that the percentage has decreased since then, and collects a a random sample of 100 adults and finds that 22 support the special tax. What would be the null and alternative hypotheses used to test the advocate’s claim? 

The nurse on the substance abuse unit is administering medications.   For which client would the nurse QUESTION administering the medication?

Which of the following statements indicate that medication teaching for a client taking antidepressants has been successful?

The nurse cares for a client 48 hours after an auto accident due alcohol intoxication.  The client is shaky, irritable, anxious, and diaphoretic, and reports nightmares.  The pulse is 130 beats/min.  The client shouts, “Bugs are crawling on my bed.  I’ve got to get out of here,”  and begins to thrash about.  Which is the most accurate assessment of this situation?  The client:

A nurse is reviewing the stat laboratory data of a client in the emergency department. At what blood alcohol level should a nurse expect symptoms of impairment (delayed reflexes, impaired judgment, unable to make safe decisions, still alert and aware) to occur (for the average person)?

Which client should the nurse assess FIRST?

Differentiate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder by placing the following items in the correct category.

Why are clients given thiamine (Vitamin B1) while going through alcohol detoxification (detox)?