Perhaps the Biggest Obstacle to Outcomes Research Is That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to outcomes research is that:

• A) experimental research is much more interesting.
• B) it is extremely complex and difficult to plan and control.
• C) many researchers are simply not interested in it.
• D) very few people are capable of conducting an appropriate study.

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Definitions:

Postanesthesia Care Unit

The Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a critical care area in hospitals where patients are monitored and cared for immediately after undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

Nonsterile Member

An individual or component within a medical or surgical procedure that has not been sterilized, possibly posing a risk of infection.

Sponge Count

It's a safety protocol in surgeries to ensure no surgical sponges are left inside a patient's body by counting all sponges before and after the procedure.

Scrub Nurse

A nursing professional who assists in surgical procedures within the sterile field, responsible for managing surgical instruments and maintaining asepsis.