What is the major difference between research utilization and evidence-based nursing practice?
A) Research utilization is scientifically based; evidence-based nursing may not be.
B) Evidence-based nursing uses one type of data; research utilization uses many types.
C) Research utilization is used frequently in hospitals; evidence-based practice is not.
D) Evidence-based nursing outcomes are better than research utilization outcomes.
A
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a. Hip fracture. b. Cholecystitis. c. Second-degree burns. d. Pain after a leg amputation.
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1. Immediately 2. Within the hour 3. At the end of the shift 4. Within 4 hours
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A) Measuring body temperature B) Measuring intake and output C) Monitoring for blood in stool D) Monitoring for blood in urine E) Monitoring level of consciousness