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:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior.

IQ

Stands for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's intellectual abilities in relation to an average score for their age group.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a test or tool accurately forecasts future performance or behaviors based on its outcomes.

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in children and adolescents characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors and a disregard for others.