Which of the following is defined as the gold standard of evidence in evidence-based practice?
1. Research
2. Randomized clinical trials
3. Best practices
4. Community development model
ANS: 2
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A) Use a manual, rather than automated, sphygmomanometer B) Alternate blood pressure readings between patients' right and left arms C) Take serial blood pressure readings on each patient D) Ensure that the correct cuff size is used for each patient
Convert 1560 mL to ounces: _________ (use appropriate unit notation)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
There is disagreement among the nursing unit staff regarding how much sexual history should be included in adult admission assessments. What standard is generally the most applicable?
1. A complete sexual history must be included in the admission history and physicals. 2. Sexual information should be pursued only if the client's chief complaint indicates possible sexual dysfunction. 3. Sexual assessment should be done by the physician and not repeated by the nurse. 4. The amount of sexual information taken will vary on a case-by-case basis.
The onset of an individual experiencing delirium is:
a. slow and insidious. b. sudden, over hours or days. c. abrupt and may coincide with life changes. d. none of the above.