Standards for reporting methodologic elements are increasingly used. Researchers reporting a nonrandomized evaluation of interventions follow which guidelines?
A) IMRAD
B) CONSORT
C) STROBE
D) TREND
D
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Care of the client with COPD involves physical, psychological, and environmental measures. Which of the following nursing measures should be initiated for these clients to improve ventilation and to overcome hypoxic states? Select all that apply
A) Use of bronchodilators, expectorants, and liquefying agents B) Decreased fluid intake (500–1,000 mL/day) C) Consistent use of oxygen D) Limited activity E) Use of Fowler's position F) Eating small, frequent meals
An organizational chart
A) determines where patients receive care. B) lists the physicians patients may visit. C) shows how the health care delivery site is organized and structured. D) none of the above
The experienced staff nurse complains that use of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines has "reduced nursing to a cookbook profession." What is meant by this comment?
1. Some people believe that the guidelines are too easy to follow and take the challenge out of nursing. 2. Some people believe that the guidelines are written so that they could be followed by anyone, despite their educational level. 3. Some people believe that EBP guidelines are too proscriptive and do not allow for consideration of individual needs. 4. Some people believe that too many factors are left to the interpretation of the person who is reading the guidelines.
The nurse is providing discharge education for her patient who is going home with a walker. Which statement by the patient indicates a good level of understanding of safety in the home? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I need to remove the throw rugs." b. "I should make sure I only take a bath." c. "I cannot use the stairs." d. "I need to place a nonskid mat in front of the kitchen sink."