Nurses need to acknowledge and understand evidenced-based practice. They can participate in using it by:
1. Having active programs of research
2. Attending national nursing meetings
3. Participating with legislators in making policy
4. Doing surveillance on a disease of interest in their community
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Nurses can participate in evidenced-based research through active programs of research or re-viewing the best available evidence.
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1. "How long have you been disabled?" 2. "Are you able to fulfill the requirements of this job?" 3. "How does your disability affect your life?" 4. "Has your condition stabilized, or do you foresee it getting worse with time?"
A pediatric client presents to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain followed by anorexia and nausea. The nurse suspects appendicitis
Upon palpation, the nurse anticipates identifying pain localized in which area(s) of the abdomen? Select all that apply. a. costovertebral angle c. left lower quadrant b. right lower quadrant d. periumbilical area
Which health care setting is most likely to meet the mental health care needs of an urban community?
a. A physician's office associated with diagnostic testing located near a community shopping center b. A community mental health clinic with a wide range of multidisciplinary services c. A hospital emergency room with fast tracking and minimum patient waiting time d. An inpatient specialty unit located in a large urban hospital
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A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin K