A Nurse Researcher Is Selecting a Topic for an EBP

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher is selecting a topic for an EBP project.What 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:

Biopsychosocial Approach

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors affecting health and illness.

Stressful Memories

Memories that evoke significant stress or trauma, potentially leading to conditions like PTSD when not properly addressed.

Evolutionary Processes

Evolutionary processes involve the mechanisms by which species undergo changes over time, often through natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift, leading to adaptation and diversity.

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A psychological framework emphasizing how personal beliefs, cognition, and environment interact to shape behavior.