Jane Is a Therapist Embarking on One of the Five

question 17

Multiple Choice

Jane is a therapist embarking on one of the five steps of evidence-based practice to assist her in working with a 54-year-old client. The first step Jane will most likely take is:

• A) evaluating the validity and applicability of the research.
• B) determining whether the research findings are applicable to her client.
• C) developing an answerable question to focus the search for information.
• D) evaluating the effectiveness of the practice on the client's case.

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Definitions:

Insulin Injections

Medical treatment involving the subcutaneous administration of insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.

Subcutaneously

Refers to administering medication or fluids into the layer of tissue beneath the skin.

Sliding Scale Insulin Order

A method of adjusting insulin doses based on blood sugar levels, typically given according to predetermined scales.

Glycosolated Hemoglobin

A measure of the average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months, used to monitor the long-term control of diabetes mellitus.