It is important to the future of nursing research that clinical practice areas find ways to support scientific inquiry. What has been identified as a significant barrier to the implementation of re-search findings in client care?
a. Skilled clinical nurses may not be skilled at accessing and understanding research findings.
b. Nurses may feel that available research does not provide the practical solutions they are searching for.
c. Published research is often written in a way that is difficult to understand.
d. Any or all of the above may constitute barriers.
D
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a. The patient complains of chest pain. b. The patient states, "I feel nauseous." c. The patient complains of feeling faint. d. The patient is short of breath on exertion.
Which client is at most risk for suicide NOW?
a. Mary, a 50-year-old woman with schizophrenia and a repeat offender, is jailed for stealing at the mall. b. Mark, a middle-aged man, is depressed. He was convicted of income tax evasion and is serving 20 years in the federal prison. c. John, a 17-year-old with conduct disorder, is placed in the county jail after being arrested for possession and use of crack cocaine. d. Joan, a 40-year-old woman, is serving a life sentence in the state prison for homicide.
The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility who is becoming progressively confused and irritable. What should the nurse do next?
a. Request an order for a urinalysis. b. Hold the patient's antihypertensive medi-cations. c. Assess the patient for fecal impaction. d. Notify the charge nurse.
The nurse is preparing to assist the physician in removal of a chest tube. What should the nurse do to prepare the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess the patient's need for pain medication. b. Instruct the patient about the process. c. Teach the patient to take a deep breath and hold it. d. Clamp the chest tubes.