A Nurse Researcher Is Selecting a Topic for an EBP

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher is selecting a topic for an EBP project. Which type of topic would be most appropriate if the researcher is interested in developing an idea from a problem-focused trigger?

• A) Treatment of heart failure
• B) Increased incidence of deep venous thrombosis in trauma patients
• C) Prevention of nosocomial pressure ulcers
• D) Community-acquired pneumonia

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Definitions:

Temperament

A person’s characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature; the development process in organisms or societies, often seen as a natural growth or evolution pattern.

Egocentrism

A self-centered approach where an individual fails to understand that others may have different feelings, thoughts, and perspectives.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed, seen, or otherwise sensed.