The Nurse Is Working with a New Group of Student

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a new group of student nurses who ask why evidence-based nursing is such a hot topic. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

• A)"Evidence-based practice makes nursing more professional."
• B)"Evidence-based practice helps ensure we can demand more pay."
• C)"Evidence-based practice guides nursing decisions to optimize effective care."
• D)"Evidence-based practice helps validate the difference nurses really make."

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Definitions:

Individualistic Cultures

Societies where personal achievements and independence are highly valued, and social behavior tends to prioritize the individual over the group.

Self-critical

Having a tendency to engage in critical examination and evaluation of oneself, often focusing on one's flaws and shortcomings.

Projective Tests

Projective tests are psychological assessments that use ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses revealing aspects of an individual’s personality, desires, and conflicts.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology used to diagnose mental disorders.