A Nurse Says, "When I Was in School, I Learned

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse says, "When I was in school, I learned to call upset patients by name to get their attention; however, I read a descriptive research study that says that this approach does not work. I plan to stop calling patients by name." Which statement is the best appraisal of this nurse's comment?

• A) One descriptive research study rarely provides enough evidence to change practice.
• B) Staff nurses apply new research findings only with the help from clinical nurse specialists.
• C) New research findings should be incorporated into clinical algorithms before using them in practice.
• D) The nurse misinterpreted the results of the study. Classic tenets of practice do not change.

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Definitions:

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