Nursing outcome databases are critical because nurses must be able to:
a. assess the differences between an asso-ciate degree in nursing and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
b. compare interventional care strategies between physicians.
c. evaluate nurse's aide– and licensed prac-tical/vocational nurse–sensitive outcomes.
d. measure how nurses influence patient outcomes.
D
Nursing outcome databases are critical for two reasons: 1) Nurses must be able to measure and document how nurses influence patient outcomes; and 2) the study of nursing-sensitive outcomes will allow comparison between interventional strategies and advance the science of nursing care delivery (Iowa Intervention Project, 1997).
You might also like to view...
The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent a sickle-cell crisis in the child with sickle-cell disease. Which of the following are precipitating factors that could contribute to a sickle-cell crisis? Select all that apply
1. Fever 2. Dehydration 3. Regular exercise 4. Altitude 5. Increased fluid intake
Before palpating the bladder of a client with chronic urinary retention, the nurse should
a. have the client drink several glasses of water so the bladder is full and easy to palpate. b. get the bladder scanner to determine if the bladder is full. c. review intake and output instead; the bladder cannot be palpated at all. d. ask the client to take a deep breath and relax the abdominal muscles.
A client with a foot infection is admitted to a healthcare facility. Which data are most important for the nurse to include when documenting the history of the client?
A) Recent medication therapy B) Height and weight C) Details of the current infection D) Details of prior hospitalizations
Moderate alcohol consumption may be cardiac protective because it may:
a. lower LDL. b. decrease blood clotting activity. c. encourage the inflammatory response. d. destroy plaque build-up in the arteries.