Which of the following sources would best provide critical appraisal during a nurse's search for evidence on which to base practice?
A) A journal that provides assessments of notable articles recently published in other journals
B) The expert opinion of qualified and experienced nurse clinicians
C) A careful examination of the methodology of a study
D) The insight of a trusted hospital librarian
A
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A) control the dysrhythmias. B) promote renal perfusion. C) stabilize the body temperature. D) restore hormones.
What might the positive effects of marijuana be used to treat?
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A first-time mother is concerned about the type of medications she will receive during labor. She is in a fair amount of pain and is nauseous. In addition, she appears to be very anxious
You explain that opioid analgesics often are used with sedatives because: a. "The two together work the best for you and your baby." b. "Sedatives help the opioid work better, and they also will help relax you and re-lieve your nausea." c. "They work better together so you can sleep until you have the baby." d. "This is what the doctor has ordered for you."
A 44-year-old client with a history of alcohol abuse and schizophrenia is being treated as an outpatient
He is living in a group home, has been stable for several months, is not abusing alcohol, and is not experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions most appropriately includes the client in decisions about his treatment? A) Suggest the client decide whether to take his medication, based on his symptoms. B) Include the client in developing a treatment plan in case he becomes acutely psychotic in the future. C) Agree with the client's suggestion that he terminate treatment and call if he experiences a relapse. D) Encourage the client to make a decision about living independently.