A nurse is conducting a search for clinical practice guidelines that address the management of constipation in the elderly. Which of the following principles should the nurse integrate into the search?
A) A high-quality clinical practice guideline should have universal applicability.
B) The geographical origin of the authors and sponsoring body should determine clinical applicability.
C) The nurse should reject guidelines that have included levels III and IV evidence.
D) The nurse should appraise the applicability and relevance of guidelines before implementing them.
D
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a. a nursing diagnosis. c. nursing outcomes. b. nursing interventions. d. the nursing process.
A client is prescribed enalapril (Vasotec) for treatment of heart failure. Which assessment finding should cause the nurse concern following the initial administration of this drug?
A) Serious rash B) Ototoxicity C) Low blood pressure D) Irregular pulse
The nurse explains to the student the benefits of home health care. Which are benefits typically associated with this care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Less exposure to iatrogenic risks b. Less chance of becoming confused c. Better management of chronic conditions d. Better reimbursement from Medicare e. Patient remains in control of environment
What type of program is designed for students who prefer to take classes on the Internet?
a. Career ladder pro-grams c. Online degree pro-grams b. BSN completion programs d. Universi-ty-without-walls programs