The student nurse working for a nurse researcher recognizes that ...

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The student nurse working for a nurse researcher recognizes that the researcher will use descriptive statistics to: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Describe a set of data.
  2. Summarize a set of data.
  3. Report the facts.
  4. Identify certain trends.
  5. Allow conclusions to be drawn.
  6. Use a small sample size.

Question 2

A newborn delivered at term is being discharged. The parents ask the nurse how to keep their baby warm. The nurse knows additional teaching is necessary if a parent states:
 
  1. A quick cool bath will help wake up my son for feedings.
  2. I can check my son's temperature under his arm.
  3. My baby should be dressed warmly, with a hat.
  4. Cuddling my son will help to keep him warm.

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Descriptive statistics describe a set of data.
Rationale 2: Descriptive statistics summarize a set of data.
Rationale 3: Descriptive statistics report the facts.
Rationale 4: Descriptive statistics identify certain trends.
Rationale 5: Inferential statistic allow conclusions to be drawn.
Rationale 6: Inferential statistics use a small sample size.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Cool baths will chill a newborn, and should not be given.
Rationale 2: The axilla is the preferred site for checking a newborn's temperature.
Rationale 3: Adequate clothing is needed to keep an infant warm. A hat helps prevent heat loss through the head.
Rationale 4: Cuddling, either through blankets and clothing or skin-to-skin contact, will help an infant maintain body temperature.