Application of nursing research results to community health nursing practice is essential. Which of the following must occur first before results can be applied?
A) Be informed about research findings
B) Demonstrate skill in examining research reports
C) Assess abstracts of relevant research studies
D) Check if the study was funded by a drug company
A
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The nurse then plans to change the dressing at that time. In which phase of the nurse-patient helping relationship would this process occur? a. Introductory phase b. Orientation phase c. Working phase d. Termination phase
The nurse is caring for a client who is hard of hearing. Which intervention best helps the client with communication?
a. Speaking loudly and adding extra inflec-tions to the tone of voice b. Bending over the client so that he or she can see the nurse's lips more easily c. Closing the door to the room and making sure that lighting is adequate d. Asking the client's spouse to answer questions that are not heard by the client
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a. "This disease involves a shortage of a hormone called antidiuretic hormone (ADH) that normally concentrates urine, and a shortage results in excretion of large amounts of dilute urine." b. "It is a form of diabetes mellitus, and although it shares some features, it is somewhat different from type 1 and type 2." c. "It is the only type of diabetes that does not involve the pancreas and insulin deficiency." d. "There is a malfunction of the thirst mechanism in the brain, and the child drinks copious amounts of water without ever being satisfied and is in danger of water intoxication."
The client has been prescribed both a bronchodilator and a steroid medication that is delivered by inhaler. What information is essential to teach this client in regard to these medications?
1. The medications cannot be used on the same day. 2. The steroid inhaler should be used when immediate effects are necessary. 3. The bronchodilator should be used only when absolutely necessary and only after the steroid inhaler. 4. Both medications have the possible side effect of increased heart rate.