Why is it difficult to justify the use of a placebo control in a trial in which a "standard-of-care" therapy already exists? why is a placebo control easier to justify in trials in which there is no established "standard-of-care" therapy? should those participating in a clinical trial be notified of the possibility that they may be given a placebo?

Anurse is teaching about a new prescription for infliximab to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. “you will receive a mantoux test before the initial medication dose.” b. “you might experience diarrhea during the first 2 weeks of treatment.” c. “you will receive the medication every week for 6 weeks.” d. “you should receive the intranasal influenza vaccine.”

One possible issue in adherence to medication regimen. explain how this can be overcome.

Ayoung boy, age 2 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet. 1. discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has. 2. discuss how the physicians in the emergency room will determine the percentage of the body that may be burned and what special considerations may be involved when evaluating a child. 3. discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include shock, pain, electrolyte and fluid imbalances, respiratory complications, infection, metabolic problems, and anemia. 4. discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns. specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.