As a Nurse and Member of the Professional Practice Committee

question 4

Multiple Choice

As a nurse and member of the Professional Practice Committee at your institution, you will be asked to review policies and to make suggestions for changes.The components of the review will include

• A)evidence of the current practice, and a literature review to determine current best evidence.
• B)a nursing literature review.
• C)evidence of outcomes.
• D)comparison studies.

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Definitions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and potentially leading to joint deformity.

Uric Acid Crystals

Crystalline formations resulting from high levels of uric acid in the blood, often associated with conditions like gout.

Autoimmune Disease

A condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage.

Lacunae

Holes in the matrix of bone that hold osteocytes.