A nurse researcher is selecting a topic for an EBP project. Which type of topic would be most appropriate if the researcher is interested in developing an idea from a problem-focused trigger?
a. Treatment of heart failure
b. Increased incidence of deep venous thrombosis in trauma patients
c. Prevention of nosocomial pressure ulcers
d. Community-acquired pneumonia
ANS: B
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A This would be a knowledge-focused trigger.
B This would be a problem-focused trigger.
C This would be a knowledge-focused trigger.
D This would be a knowledge-focused trigger.
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