Evidence-based practice writers distinguish between background and foreground questions. What is a background question?
A) Based on current best research evidence.
B) Specific, detailed questions about a clinical problem.
C) General, foundational questions about a clinical issue.
D) Questions located on websites.
C
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a. always place a zero before a decimal number less than 1. b. never place a decimal and extra zeros after a whole number. c. avoid using decimals when whole numbers can be used as alternatives. d. use grains as units of measurement for p.o. medications whenever possible.
The nurse is talking with a parent who decides to decline treatment for a 3-year-old client whose cancer has metastasized. There is a conflict between the parents and the rest of the family regarding withdrawal of care from the child
When determining the appropriate action, the nurse initially considers: 1. The age of the child. 2. The values of the parents. 3. The beliefs of the child. 4. The values of the rest of the family.
When applying acyclovir, the nurse should:
a. apply the powder liberally. c. avoid applying it to open skin lesions. b. wear a finger cot or glove. d. massage the medication into the skin.
The nurse is assessing a newborn and finds a rash that has a red macular base with a white vesicular center. This rash is most likely which of the following conditions?
a. desquamation c. petechiae b. telangiectatic nevi d. erythema toxicum