Primary goals of a ventricular assistive device (VAD) implantation include
A) adequate tissue perfusion.
B) promotion of normal sinus rhythm.
C) improved end-organ function.
D) Both a and c are correct.
D
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a. place the client in a cool environment. b. cover the client with a blanket. c. immerse the client in cold water. d. induce perspiration.
Sigma Theta Tau International completed a landmark EBP study in 2006. Which of the following was included in the findings?
1. Nurses are comfortable seeking information to provide EBP patient care and had sufficient access to appropriate materials to personally engage in EBP. 2. Nurses who entered practice less than two years earlier were least comfortable with providing EBP patient care. 3. Nurses who entered practice five or more years earlier were most comfortable with providing EBP patient care. 4. Nurses lacked access to appropriate materials to personally engage in EBP.