When Providing Care to Postoperative Patients, Nurses Use Evidence-Based Practice

question 17

Multiple Choice

When providing care to postoperative patients, nurses use evidence-based practice whenever they

• A)continue bedrest after surgery until the pain level is 1 on a scale of 1 to 10.
• B)continue bedrest after surgery until the pain level is 2 on a scale of 1 to 10.
• C)ambulate patients as soon as possible after surgery.
• D)ambulate patients as soon as they are awake from anesthesia.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A type of psychotherapy aimed at addressing issues through altering maladaptive emotions, behaviors, and cognitions.

Anxiety Disorders

Psychiatric conditions characterized by overwhelming and persistent feelings of anxiety and fear that interfere with daily living.

Cost-Effective

Referring to a process, product, or service that delivers optimal value or benefit for the money spent.

Prescribe Drugs

The act of medically recommending specific medications to treat or manage a health condition by a licensed healthcare professional.