A nurse is very interested in conducting research on a specific topic. Review of the literature reveals that only two other studies on the topic have been done and the results of these studies are surprising to the nurse. This nurse should consider which plans going forward? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Drop the idea of the research because it has already been done twice.
2. Conduct a replication of one of the previous studies.
3. Design a study on the topic with a different study instrument
4. Accept the surprising results without reservation
5. Repeat the study using more specific outcome measures
2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Just because a study has been done does not mean the results are valid or that the study should not be repeated.
Rationale 2: Replications studies are important to validate results of the original study.
Rationale 3: The nurse was surprised at the results of the study. Perhaps these results would be different if a different study instrument were used.
Rationale 4: Accepting results at face value is not an appropriate action for this nurse.
Rationale 5: Repeating the study with different outcome measures may result in different results.
Global Rationale:
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The nurse is caring for a child involved in an automobile accident whose family has been informed that the child is brain dead. Which of the following teachings might the nurse provide the family regarding organ donation?
A) The nurse should ask about organ donation when the family is informed of their child's condition. B) The nurse should explain that written consent is necessary for the organ donation. C) The nurse should make sure the parents know that procurement of organs may mar their child's appearance. D) The nurse should make sure the parents know that they will be responsible for expenses related to organ procurement.
A series of category E medication errors have occurred on a hospital unit. When discussing this trend with the nursing staff, the risk manager would list which characteristics of a category E error?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. The error contributed to the death of a client. B. A client was harmed. C. No interventions to sustain life were required as a result of the error. D. Harm to the client was permanent. E. The client's hospitalization was prolonged as a result of the error.
Describe the effect that your body language can have on communication with patients and coworkers.
What will be an ideal response?