A community health nurse is determining the best way to address an outbreak of a new infectious disease using evidence-based practice. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take?
a. Review policies and procedures
b. Review outcomes of clinical trials
c. Review several nursing textbooks
d. Review reputable sites on the Internet
ANS: B
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An older person is admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of congestive heart failure. The nurse notes that the patient complains of severe itching at night and has a red rash on her torso. The patient is diagnosed with scabies
The patient asks the nurse, "How did I get something like this?" The best response by the nurse is: a. "Scabies is highly contagious and spreads easily through physical contact." b. "Scabies is commonly seen in older adults due to normal age-related changes in the skin." c. "Scabies is only seen in older adults who have multiple chronic illnesses." d. "Certain medications can make you more susceptible to contracting scabies."
The wife of a critically ill patient asks the nurse for help in making end-of-life care decisions for her husband. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Encourage the wife to recall any discussions with her husband about his wishes. 2. Encourage the wife to discontinue aggressive medical treatments as soon as possible. 3. Tell the wife what most other families have done in similar situations in the past. 4. Refer the wife to social services for information about end of life.
The nurse is preparing to inspect the external genitalia of an obese female client. Which finding should the nurse be prepared to document?
A. Edematous labia. B. Reddened genitalia. C. Ecchymosis. D. Excoriated labia majora.
The expert nurse is confident that the novice nurse understands the principles that guide the planning of patient care interventions when the:
a. Novice nurse asks the patient to identify their primary concerns b. Patient successfully achieves the agreed upon nursing outcomes c. Expert nurse requests that the novice nurse observe several care planning sessions d. Novice nurse includes interventions that are supported by evidence-based prac-tices