The nurse wants to develop an evidence-based practice. What must this nurse do first?
1. Get permission from his or her employer.
2. Learn to critically appraise research reports.
3. Contact a consultant to help him or her learn about EBP.
4. Methodically categorize research findings in the nurse's specialty area.
Answer: 2. Learn to critically appraise research reports.
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During an interview, a patient reveals that she is pregnant. She states that she is not sure whether she will breastfeed her baby and asks for some information about this. Which of these statements by the nurse is accurate?
a. "Breastfed babies tend to be more colicky." b. "Breastfeeding provides the perfect food and antibodies for your baby." c. "Breastfed babies eat more often than infants on formula." d. "Breastfeeding is second nature, and every woman can do it."
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with bipolar disorder who has expressed the desire to harm self. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Powerlessness related to mood instability B) Impaired Social Interaction C) Risk for Suicide D) Social Isolation related to disorder
The nurse working with older adults wonders why fewer of the aging patients seen in the clinic live with their adult children than in the past. What trend most likely explains this?
a. declining birth rate b. mobility of families c. rise of assisted living d. healthier older adults
A 10-year-old spends 2 hours by herself every afternoon before her parents arrive home. Which of the following would be the most appropriate safety measure to suggest that the parents teach the child?
A) Telling people at school she is by herself for added safety B) Wearing the house key prominently around her neck C) Lighting candles in case there is a power failure D) Preparing a no-cook snack for herself