Which of the following is the first step in evidence-based practice?
a. The search for, and retrieval of, evidence.
b. The translation of uncertainty to an answerable question.
c. The evaluation of performance and effectiveness.
d. The critical appraisal of evidence for validity, clinical relevance and applicability.
B
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a. National League for Nursing c. International Coun-cil of Nurse b. American Nurses Association d. National Student Nurses Association
The successful outcome of work with the client through a crisis event is BEST evaluated by the:
a. client's confidence in returning to a normal life b. nurse's judgment about the resolution of the crisis c. client's ability to forget the event causing the crisis d. nurse's measure of the client's psychological growth
Identify the correct dose of acetaminophen for a 5-year-old boy weighing 45 pounds.
A. 320 mg every 4 to 6 hours B. 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours C. 240 mg every 4 to 6 hours D. 160 mg every 4 to 6 hours
The average pulse rate for an adult male is 60 to 70 beats per minute.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)