A Group of Nurses Conducted a Pilot Study About Implementing

question 19

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses conducted a pilot study about implementing a team to turn patients every hour to prevent skin breakdown. The results proved the intervention to be a success. What step should the nurses take next to implement the turn team hospital wide?

• A)Educate individuals in the facility about implementing the change hospital wide.
• B)Collect evidence to support implementation of a turn team.
• C)Plan a pilot study to determine if implementing a turn team will reduce skin breakdown.
• D)Propose the change to a policy and procedure committee.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies oxygenated blood to much of the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of artery walls, often leading to restricted blood flow.

Degenerative Changes

Alterations to body tissues or organs leading to a decline in function or structure, often associated with aging or chronic conditions.

Plasma Volume

The volume of plasma, the liquid component of blood without the cells, important for maintaining blood pressure and volume.