The purpose of the National League for Nursing is to
1. Set standards and rules in nursing education.
2. Keep nurses aware of the newest medical information.
3. Oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses.
4. Keep nurses updated on the newest information about nursing education.
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A) reducing the muscle tone in the alveoli and facilitating gas exchange. B) relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchi and bronchioles. C) preventing the bronchoconstriction and inflammation that is caused by leukotrienes. D) preventing mast cells from releasing histamine.
The outcome proposed by the treatment team of conventional Western medical practitioners that
would have greatest meaning to a client who is to have surgery for colon cancer who has previously been treated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is: Forty-eight hours after surgery the client will a. state that his yin and yang reflect transformation toward healing. b. develop awakening to the need for dietary change in his life. c. express feelings of empowerment to use Western medical remedies. d. return to baseline functioning.
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A) Patient teaching and counseling regarding healthy lifestyles B) Referrals to local support groups C) Nutritional counseling regarding osteoporosis prevention D) Drug therapy options
The chief nursing officer at a local hospital seeking Magnet™ status creates staff development classes about incorporating evidence-based practice in nursing. What best describes evidence-based practice?
a. Applying best research evidence to care of patients b. Using research-based information to develop practice guidelines c. Conducting a randomized control trial to determine effectiveness of handwashing techniques d. Developing standards for practice