A Nurse Writes the Following PICOT Question: How Do Patients

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse writes the following PICOT question: How do patients with breast cancer rate their quality of life? How should the nurse evaluate this question?

• A) A true PICOT question regardless of the number of elements
• B) A true PICOT question because the intervention comes before the control
• C) Not a true PICOT question because the comparison comes after the intervention
• D) Not a true PICOT question because the time is not designated

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Definitions:

Channel Proteins

Proteins that form pores in a cell membrane, allowing specific ions or molecules to pass through.

Hydrophilic Head

The part of a molecule, particularly in lipids, that is attracted to water.

Phospholipids

Phospholipids are a class of lipids forming the major component of all cell membranes, characterized by a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails, providing vital barrier and structural functions.

Permeable

A characteristic of materials that allows liquids or gases to pass through them due to the presence of tiny holes or pores.