Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is the selection and application of sensitive measures to identify patient care problems in which of the following ways?
a. Analyzing factors that are contributing to the problem and systematically rede-signing them to resolve the problem
b. Trying out different methods to resolve the problem
c. Conducting a complex analysis of the problem prior to testing the solution
d. Systematically testing multiple solutions
A
A careful analysis of the factors contributing to the problem will help formulate a sound syste-matic redesign. Otherwise, as in options b, c, and d, you are dealing with trial and error prior to analyzing the root cause of the problem.
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A) Spironolactone (Aldactone) B) Clonidine (Catapres) C) Enalapril (Vasotec) D) Fexofenadine (Allegra) E) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
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A. "Are your bowel movements normal?" B. "Tell me about your usual bowel habits." C. "Are you having any bowel problems?" D. "Have you had any recent difficulties with your stools?"