The nurse is looking for recommendations for using an evidence-based practice guideline. Which of the following would help this nurse?
a. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
b. National Guideline Clearinghouse
c. National Quality Measure Clearinghouse
d. AHRQ Health Care Innovations Exchange
B
Recommendations can be located at the National Guideline Clearinghouse. Evidence summaries are located at the Cochrane Database. Integration can be located at the AHRQ Health Care Innovations Exchange. Evaluation can be located at the National Quality Measures Clearinghouse.
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a. Drug dependence b. Drug tolerance c. Withdrawal symptoms d. Hypnotic rebound
A nurse is caring for a client of Native American culture. Which intervention is important to include in this client's plan of care?
A) Limiting family visitation to keep client calm B) Contacting a rabbi to confer with the physician C) Keeping a clock at the bedside so that the client will be aware of time D) Planning healing ceremonies, which may be important to this client
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a. Cardiac b. Urinary c. Respiratory d. Gastrointestinal
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a. Check the patient's arm band. b. Check the order on the medical record. c. Follow the organization's verification process. d. Assume the correct blood was provided by the blood bank.