A Nurse Wants to Use Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to Develop

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to use evidence-based practice (EBP) to develop a program aimed at preventing social isolation in older adults. The first step the nurse should take is to:

• A)Do an assessment.
• B)Develop a community diagnosis.
• C)Consult the literature to create a rationale for intervention.
• D)Begin community organizing.

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The detrimental or dangerous consumption of mind-altering substances, such as alcohol and illegal drugs.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Decisional Conflict

The personal uncertainty about which course of action to take when the options involve risk, loss, regret, or challenge to personal life values.

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that starts in the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide, often linked to smoking tobacco.