What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
a. Devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
b. Subscribe to e-mail summaries of research studies in your area of interest.
c. Take advantage of available technologies to provide quick and convenient access to relevant data and clinical guidelines.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
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A nurse has volunteered to practice in a disaster area in a developing country where supplies are extremely scarce. Despite bringing large amounts of supplies to the area, the volunteer group members find they are still very limited
The volunteer group decides to focus on providing care according to the ethical concept of utilitarianism. Which action by the group would best fit under this philosophy? a. Choosing to treat children and pregnant women as priorities b. Converting vehicles into ambulances for transport to hospitals c. Establishing a mobile ventilator unit for critically ill patients d. Providing clean water, food, shelter, and basic health care
Ans: a, d, f
A. Even after age 65, many elderly citizens are not eligible for Medicare. B. Medicare pays less than half of recipients' health care costs, a major hardship for many. C. Medicare does not protect the elderly from financial destitution when paying for needed care. D. Most physicians and hospitals will not accept Medicare patients. E. The premiums until recently were the same whether the recipient was very wealthy or very poor. F. Until recently Medicare paid for procedures in hospitals but not in outpatient settings.
The client is scheduled for surgery. The nurse is reviewing with the client about postoperative pain management. The client states her goal after receiving treatment is "0." The first action of the nurse is to
a) Plan to use medication and nonpharmacologic interventions. b) Ensure the client is prescribed large doses of opioids postoperatively. c) Educate the client that this goal may not be achievable. d) Notify the surgeon of the client's goal of "0."
The nurse is preparing to assist with a lumbar puncture for a pediatric client who is diagnosed with cancer. Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching session for the client and family? Select all that apply
1. "This procedure assesses the bone marrow." 2. "This procedure assesses cerebrospinal fluid." 3. "This procedure confirms the diagnosis of acute lympoblastic leukemia." 4. "The procedure determines if malignant cells are affecting the nervous system." 5. "This procedure assesses cellular components of the blood."