A nurse who provides care on a postsurgical unit is reviewing a qualitative study that examines the experiences of patients upon awakening in postanesthetic recovery (PAR)
Which of the following considerations is the most significant determinant of the study's quality and rigor?
A) The researcher has explicitly justified the chosen study design.
B) The findings and interpretations of the study are rooted in the data.
C) The conclusions of the study are consistent with existing literature on the subject.
D) The findings have the potential to positively impact nursing practice.
B
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A newly immigrated client is constantly attended to by family members. This has presented a problem to the nursing staff and the delivery of nursing care. In order to address this issue in a culturally sensitive manner, the nurse should take which action?
1. Explain to the client that he has to limit visitors. 2. Evaluate the benefits of family participation in the client's care. 3. Question the family members as to how they see their interaction with the client. 4. Have the physician limit the number of visitors the client can have.
When putting a hospital gown on a patient with a paralyzed arm, place the strong arm into the gown first.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The nurse administers eyedrops to a patient and instructs the patient to apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye for 1 minute after application of the drops
Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient correctly understandings the main purpose of applying pressure? a. "To protect the facial skin from the eyedrops." b. "To increase the onset of action of the eyedrops." c. "To maintain greater concentration of the eyedrops." d. "To reduce absorption of eyedrops through tear duct."
After completing an assessment and discussing the plan of care with the family, upon which member would the nurse focus effort?
a. The adult patient with the acute flare-up of chronic illness b. The child who, being young, was energetic and enthusiastic c. The extended family, who had to learn to become a resource d. The spouse, who was flexible and able to cope