A Group of Nurses Have Questions About the Effectiveness of Assessing

question 5

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses have questions about the effectiveness of assessing post-surgical clients over the telephone versus assessing post-surgical clients at home. What type of research article would be most useful for the nurses to review?

• A) Qualitative ethnography
• B) Cohort studies
• C) Randomized controlled trails
• D) Participatory action research

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Definitions:

n Ach

Refers to "Need for Achievement," a term in psychology that represents an individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance on any task: too little or too much arousal can decrease performance.

Arousal Level

refers to the state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive, involving mechanisms within the nervous system.

Industrial/Organizational Psychologists

Psychologists specializing in the application of psychological principles and techniques to workplace environments, issues, and behaviors.