Which of the following provides a scientific basis for practice?
1. Authority
2. Research
3. Education
4. Practice
2
Research evidence provides a scientific basis for practice.
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A patient is brought into the emergency department in status epilepticus. The nurse administers phenobarbital 320 mg IV according to protocol. Family members ask the nurse how long it will take to stop the seizures
What is the nurse's best response? A) "The onset of action for the medication is 5 minutes." B) "We should see results in about 10 minutes." C) "It will probably take about 30 minutes before the seizures begin to subside." D) "It may be an hour before the seizures stop."
After reviewing the client's chart upon admission to the unit, the nurse consults the health care provider about a new order for lovastatin (Mevacor). What triggered the nurse's action?
a. Blood glucose of 182 mg/dL b. History of peptic ulcers c. History of high cholesterol d. Elevated liver enzymes
The nurse is teaching a client with blocked nasal passages who uses intranasal steroid products that the client should be advised to:
a. use a decongestant shortly before administration of the steroid product. b. use an antihistamine shortly before administration of the steroid product. c. also use a combination antihistamine-decongestant product for maximum effectiveness. d. avoid using any other drugs that affect the nasal mucosa.
Which of the following would be considered negligent malpractice if performed by the nurse?
a. Delaying assessment of a patient whose previous blood pressure was reported as 70/40 mm Hg b. Delegating blood glucose levels to a UAP c. Notifying a health care provider of a patient's drop in blood pressure d. Responding to a patient in respiratory distress