A reviewer conducts a critical appraisal of a study and notes that the study abstract does not include key results. The reviewer will discuss this in which part of the appraisal?
a. Introduction
b. Literature review
c. Problem
d. Purpose
ANS: A
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a. continue to monitor and document the rash site. b. notify the health care provider promptly. c. apply hydrocortisone topical cream to the rash. d. increase the client's intravenous fluid rate.
A nurse who works at the local hospital asks a public health nurse what might be causing her hands to become very sore and sensitive. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate response by the public health nurse?
a. "Ask the staff in employee health if there have been any other complaints." b. "Call the local health department about any recent problems at the hospital." c. "Check the material safety data sheet on any chemicals you have used recently." d. "See the nurse's health care provider for a complete work-up."