The goal of outcomes research is to
a. determine the most cost-effective nursing interventions in patient care.
b. examine the end results of patient care from various health interventions.
c. help providers make end-of-life decisions about patient care.
d. improve patient satisfaction with nursing care.
ANS: B
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A) Reporting a nurse who you observed putting a medication from a patient's med drawer in her pocket. B) Reporting a nurse who drank too much alcohol at a retirement party. C) Reporting a nurse who casually mentioned in the break room that she forgot to renew her nursing license. D) Reporting a parent who, as a discipline measure, struck her child in a mall.
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A) Supine B) Left lateral C) Prone D) Right lateral
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1. "If you take your medicine now, you can have a popsicle afterwards.". 2. "It is important to take your medicine, so open up.". 3. "You can have your medicine as a chewable or liquid. Which would you like?" 4. "Will you take the medicine from your father?"
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a. Cultural background b. Ethnic group c. Race d. Socioeconomic class