A 15-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital with a bowel obstruction. The patient underwent surgery and was experiencing postoperative pain
The nurse caring for the patient had recently read a research article in which a study had been done with neonatal (infant) patients and the use of therapeutic touch to assist with pain control. Which factor is most important for the nurse to consider in this case when applying research to clinical practice? a. The patient's gender
b. The patient's preference
c. The patient's allergies
d. The patient's roommate
B
Using clinical expertise and considering patients' values and preferences ensures that a nurse will apply the available evidence to practice both safely and appropriately. Even when you use the best evidence available, application and outcomes differ based on your patients' values, state of health, preferences, concerns, and/or expectations. Patient's allergies, gender, and roommate are not important in this scenario as it does not affect therapeutic touch.
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