Research Allows Nurses to Validate and Enhance Nursing Care

question 18

Multiple Choice

Research allows nurses to validate and enhance nursing care. Which research question would be most relevant to promoting nursing care and outcomes for the preoperative patient?

• A) How does the interaction of the patient with the health care provider impact the patient's long-term recovery?
• B) What is the optimal timing for preoperative teaching?
• C) How much pain medicine does the patient prefer?
• D) When should the patient be discharged?

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Definitions:

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