The nurse is implementing evidence-based practice. Which of the following is not a component of this process?
1. Patient preference
2. Clinical expertise
3. Research evidence
4. Leader practice
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Evidence-based practice is the combination of applying research findings, creating clinical guidelines, and the individualization of the plan of care to meet the patient's needs and desired. Leader practice is not a component of the evidence-based process.
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1. Administration of the pneumococcal vaccine 2. Smoking cessation education 3. Limit fluid intake 4. Chest percussion
Lacteals
a. Increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine b. Transport products of fat digestion from the small intestine to the blood c. Produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine d. Produce digestive enzymes
A 30-year-old white male recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following is the most likely factor that contributed to his stroke?
a. Age b. Gender c. Diabetes d. Race