The psychiatric nurse is seeking to shift from a more traditional practice to an evidence-based practice. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Develop a procedure that might address a specific nursing problem.
B) Link a nursing problem with outcomes and interventions.
C) Gather data reflecting a current specific nursing problem.
D) Identify what resources are available to address a nursing problem.
C
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a. Palpable, full thyroid b. Edema in one lower leg c. Significant diffuse enlargement of the thyroid d. Pale mucous membranes of the mouth
An unusual finding on the electrocardiogram (ECG) after a cardiac transplantation is
A) third-degree heart block with an intrinsic rate of 80. B) two P waves from two different SA nodes. C) two T waves representing ventricular repolarization. D) the permanent pacer spike indicating ventricular pacing.
Order: Raptiva (efalizumab) 1.1 mg subcutaneously q week. The directions on the package state: "Reconstitution of the single-use vial with 1.3 ml of the supplied sterile water for injection yields 1.5 mg/1.5 mL
" How many mL will you administer? 1. 0.9 mL 2. 1.1 mL 3. 1.3 mL 4. 0.8 mL
The nurse is providing care to an older adult Asian-American client diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis. The nurse states to the client, "look into my eyes and breathe with me so that we can slow down your breathing rate."
The client continues to look down and refuses to make eye contact with the nurse. The client's daughter later asks you to teach her how to help her mother to control her breathing. When documenting this client's care, which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include? A) "The client is noncompliant with suggested treatment plan." B) "The client does not understanding the English language." C) "The client's culture does not allow for direct eye contact with the nurse during care." D) "The client's daughter may be abusive."