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:

Glucose

An essential form of sugar that acts as a significant energy provider in living entities and is a part of various carbohydrates.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions and processes.

Peripheral Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are attached to the surface of cellular membranes without being embedded within the lipid bilayer, often involved in signaling pathways or cell adhesion.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.