The nurse wishes to increase the use of evidence-based practice in the critical care unit where he works. What is a significant barrier to the implementation of evidence-based practice?
A) Use of computerized records by the hospital
B) Health Information Privacy and Portability Act (HIPPA)
C) Lack of knowledge about literature searches
D) Strong collaborative relationships in the work setting
C
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Prior to assessing the client's wound, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment is most important for the nurse to wear based on the principles of standard precautions? 1. Fluid-resistant gown 2. Shoe covers 3. Mask 4. Gloves
An occupational health nurse works in a chemical plant that follows the precautionary principle. Which of the following actions exemplifies this principle?
A) Taking preventative action even with uncertainty about the threat to health B) Taking preventative action only when scientific evidence points to a threat to health C) Taking action only when a cause-and-effect relationship has been proven D) Taking action only when the risk is unacceptable
After the nursing plan of care has been developed, the nurse knows that:
A) each encounter with the client is an opportunity to reassess and revise the plan of care if necessary. B) the plan will be followed by other health care providers and filed with the client's chart upon discharge. C) the responsibility for the assessment of the client has ended. D) care plans are rigid and do not change. E) the plan of care can only be changed by the nurse who developed it.
The nurse is concerned that a patient is developing complications from peripheral IV therapy. For which systemic complication should the nurse assess the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phlebitis b. Infiltration c. Septicemia d. Air embolism e. Extravasation f. Fluid overload