Nurses at a county hospital are using the Advancing Research and Clinical practice through close Collaboration (ARCC) model to foster evidence-based practice in their screening for delirium, depression, and dementia among older adult patients
Which of the following data sources will be prioritized and combined with research evidence in order to guide practice?
A) Input from an interdisciplinary panel
B) The experiences of other institutions that have undertaken similar initiatives
C) The results of a cost analysis around implementing a change in practice
D) Preferences of patients and families
D
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a. Enroll the patient in a "Safe Return" program. b. Place locks and alarms at the tops of all exits. c. Arrange for a sitter to watch the patient at night. d. Request an order for a long-acting benzodiazepine qhs. e. Use signs to show where desired items are located. f. Promote high levels of activity during the day.
A new nurse would like to work where clinical performance is valued and in an environment that uses evidence-based practice. Given the new nurse's goals, which organization would be the best for this nurse?
a. Private hospitals b. Community hospitals c. Not-for-profit hospitals d. Magnet-designated hospitals
A friend tells you that she is going to use a home pregnancy test to determine whether she is pregnant. Which of the following precautions would you give her?
A) Use a diluted urine specimen. B) Wait until after two missed menstrual periods. C) Arrange for prenatal care if the test is positive. D) Refrain from eating for 4 hours before testing.
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: Albuterol sulfate 0.63 mg by nebulizer q8hOn hand: Albuterol sulfate 1.25 mg/3 mL inhalation solution
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).