What is the nurse's primary and most essential purpose in reading nursing research on a regular basis?
1. To maintain an evidence-based nursing practice
2. To obtain continuing education credits
3. To teach peers about new findings
4. To obtain a promotion at work
ANS: 1
The most important reason for reading nursing research is to provide optimal nursing care in the form of evidence-based nursing practice.
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A. Aspiration B. Hemorrhage C. Pulmonary embolus D. Acute myocardial infarction
Nurses make decisions in their practice every day. Which of the following are potential errors in this decision-making process? Select all that apply
A) placing emphasis on the last data received B) avoiding information contrary to one's opinion C) selecting alternatives to maintain status quo D) being predisposed to multiple solutions E) prioritizing problems in order of importance F) failing to use appropriate resources
When preparing a teaching plan, a nurse should write a goal for which domains?
a. Cognitive domain b. Affective domain c. Psychomotor domain
The family of a client who has a tumor deep in the brain is concerned about the client's demonstration of aggression and anger over the last few months. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "I will inform the health care provider about the client's anger and aggression." 2. "I will request a referral for anger management." 3. "The tumor might affect areas of the brain responsible for emotional expression." 4. "This is an abnormal response to the diagnosis."