Which question would be the best example of a knowledge-focused trigger?
a. What is the best method for treatment of leg swelling when a patient is taking ga-bapentin (Neurontin)?
b. How can we decrease the incidence of skin cancer in adults over the age of 65?
c. What is the current evidence for improv-ing oral intake for cancer patients with stomatitis?
d. What is the maximum length of time our hospital allows irrigation kits to be used?
C
A knowledge-focused trigger is a question regarding new information about a topic. It does not have to be concerned with what is happening on a specific unit or with a specific group of people. The other questions are examples of problem-focused triggers in which a patient problem exists and an approach needs to be found for improving or eliminating the problem.
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