A nurse asks a patient about things that he has done at home to relieve the arthritis pain in his shoulders. Which of the following is this nurse most likely using?
1. Applied research
2. Critical thinking
3. Basic research
4. Discharge planning
Applied research
Rationale: Applied research focuses on finding solutions to existing problems. Practicing nurses are most apt to be involved in applied research. Basic research is undertaken to extend the knowledge base in a discipline or to formulate or refine a theory. Critical thinking is a process to determine the best interventions when planning care. Discharge planning is an activity, started upon admission, to determine the patient's needs once discharged from a health care facility.
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The overall plan for answering the research question is called the:
A) Sampling plan B) Proposal C) Problem statement D) Research design
In helping nurse managers to manage their time, the chief nursing officer suggests that they:
a. Maintain a perfectionistic attitude. b. Set up a complaint list. c. Have good negotiation skills. d. Have good information literacy skills.
A patient says, "There aren't many things in life that I'm really afraid of, but I'm so afraid that I'll have another panic attack when I least expect it.". Which question indicates the nurse is using decatastrophizing?
a. "Okay, let's talk about the worst case scenario. What if you're driving in a snow storm with your children in the car and you have an attack?" b. "I can understand your concern. But keep telling yourself not to worry because panic attacks go away as quickly as they appear.". c. "I can understand that your anxiety over the possibility of experiencing another panic attack could paralyze you with fear.". d. "Let me understand this. You're not afraid of much, but these attacks cause you to be fearful?"
The advanced-practice nurse is performing a testicular exam on a young caucasian male patient. The practitioner find a lump, which the patient reports id painless, This findings is considered the most common manifestation of which disease or disorder?
A. Testicular cancer B. ED C. Prostate cancer D. Epididymitis