During the process of writing an article on anxiety-reduction strategies for intravenous catheterization, a nurse is performing a literature review. How will the nurse know when the search for evidence should be concluded?
A) After CINAHL, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library have been thoroughly searched
B) When the nurse no longer finds new references and is knowledgeable with the literature
C) When a peer with research expertise concludes that the search is comprehensive and sufficiently broad
D) When the anonymous peer-reviewers of the journal approve the nurse's literature review
B
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A patient who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) complains of "spasm-like" pain over his lower abdomen. What should the initial intervention be by the nurse?
a. Inform the nurse in charge b. Decrease the continuous bladder irrigation flow c. Administer the prescribed analgesic d. Check the catheter and drainage system for obstruction
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
A) is an invasive method used to keep the airway partially open. B) normally includes a range of 5 to 20 cm of pressure. C) involves use of an oral airway. D) is used only during periods of REM sleep.
Public health differs from clinical practice in important ways. Which statement reflects the differences?
a. Public health is focused on the prevention and health of populations before they are ill. b. Public health is focused on one individual at a time to ensure the best possible outcome. c. The health of a community is measured by the use of sophisticated technologies like MRIs. d. Public health is focused on one family at a time to ensure the best possible outcome.
Evaluation of the dually diagnosed client's progress is often a difficult process. Which of the following best describes the problem with this ongoing, ever-changing process?
A) Clients often run out of money for treatment during this phase. B) Clients' families become burned out during this phase. C) Clients have a high potential for relapse and recidivism during this phase. D) Clients do not often continue to participate in treatment after detoxification.