A Nurse Is Reviewing Research Studies for Evidence-Based Practice

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reviewing research studies for evidence-based practice. Which article should the nurse use for qualitative nursing research?

• A) An article about the number of falls after use of no side rails
• B) An article about infection rates after use of a new wound dressing
• C) An article about the percentage of new admissions on a new floor
• D) An article about emotional needs of dying patients and their families

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Definitions:

MAO Inhibitors

Medications that treat depression by preventing the breakdown of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Negative Side Effects

are unintended, adverse reactions or results that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect of a treatment or medication.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A mental health therapy involving the induction of seizures through electrical means to alleviate symptoms of psychiatric conditions.

Anesthetics

Agents that induce insensitivity to pain by blocking nerve conduction.