Which of the following databases would the nurse access to review clinical trials performed on the effectiveness of smoking cessation therapies?
a. The Cochrane Library
b. HealthStar
c. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
d. The National Guideline Clearinghouse
A
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is one of the most popular databases in the Cochrane Library. It evaluates individual clinical trials and condenses systematic reviews from more than 100 medical journals. The database provides an efficient method of interpreting the results of many studies.
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The nurse is meeting with the parents of the victim. The parents ask about ways to help their child deal with future situations such as this. The nurse:
a. Tells them she has met with the parents of the bully and they do not need to worry about this anymore b. Discourages the child from future participation in organized activity c. Advises the parents that they should not try to resolve this conflict by talking to the bully's parents d. Can review different options for conflict resolution to empower the child to handle any future events
A patient is dying. Which will promote the person's comfort?
a. Reposition the person every shift. b. Provide skin care and personal hygiene once per day. c. Give back massages if the person asks for it. d. Position the person in good alignment.
A child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is having difficulty completing homework assignments. What information should the nurse include when teaching the parents about task performance improvement?
A. The parents should isolate the child when completing homework to improve focus. B. The parents should withhold privileges if homework is not completed within a 2-hour period. C. The parents should divide the homework task into smaller steps and provide an activity break. D. The parents should administer an extra dose of methylphenidate (Ritalin) prior to homework.