The nursing unit has had an increase in occurrences of IV site infections. The LPN/LVNs on the staff assist in which of the following ways to determine the best way to solve this problem? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Convert the information needed into an answerable question.
2. Gather evidence about population, intervention, comparison, and outcome.
3. Re-evaluate the application of evidence and areas for improvement.
4. Use a clinical reasoning care map.
5. Apply nursing theory to the research.
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Rationale 1: The LPN/LVN can assist in identifying information regarding the population to be studied, intervention to be evaluated, comparison group, and outcome.
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