This governmental agency is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It conducts and supports medical and nursing research using a competitive peer review process
a. FEMA
b. MVP
c. NIH
d. OSHA
C
The National Institutes of Health conducts research funded by the government.
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Specifically, the patient has many questions surrounding hemodialysis. What should the nurse teach this patient about his diagnosis and hemodialysis? A) "Hemodialysis is becoming much less common because of improved medications for the management of ESRD." B) "Your doctor will probably recommend hemodialysis only as a last resort if conservative treatments are unsuccessful." C) "These days, many patients are encouraged to start hemodialysis well before their ESRD becomes severe." D) "Your doctor will probably start you on hemodialysis a few times a month and then increase the frequency."
The nurse is engaged in a process approach of reviewing, interpreting, critiquing, and evaluating research and other relevant literature for direct application to patient care
When asked by a coworker, the nurse explains that this process is called: a. evidence-based medicine. c. evidence-based care. b. evidence-based practice. d. critical thinking.
The nurse is reviewing Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its relationship to the theories of human development and the concept of self. What concepts are true regarding self-actualization? (Select all that apply.)
1. The level is multi-dimensional. 2. It is the lowest level on the hierarchy of needs. 3. It is the highest level on the hierarchy of needs. 4. The level can be achieved after basic needs are met. 5. The level involves comfort with one's life meaning.
A patient seeks medical treatment for restless leg syndrome (RLS). Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed first for this patient?
A. Opioids B. Iron supplement C. Gabapentin D. Dopamine