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:

Frustration

A psychological state resulting from obstacles blocking individual goals or desires.

Environmental Demand

The pressures or requirements placed on individuals by environmental conditions or social situations.

Stressor

Any event, experience, or environmental stimulus that causes stress in an individual.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust and change over time in response to their environment to enhance survival and reproductive success.