A Nurse Says,"When I Was in School I Learned to Call

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse says,"When I was in school I learned to call upset patients by name to get their attention,but I read a descriptive research study that says that this approach doesn't work.I'm going stop calling patients by name." Which statement is the best appraisal of this nurse's comment?

• A)One descriptive research study rarely provides enough evidence to change practice.
• B)Staff nurses apply new research findings only with the help from clinical nurse specialists.
• C)New research findings should be incorporated into clinical algorithms before using them in practice.
• D)The nurse misinterpreted the results of the study.Classic tenets of practice do not change.

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Definitions:

Morally Superior

The belief or attitude that one's moral standards, actions, or beliefs are more virtuous or ethical than those of others.

Common Reaction

A typical or widespread response or behavior that people exhibit in a specific situation.

Concern

Concern refers to a feeling of worry or care about a particular issue or situation, often prompting individuals to take action or seek solutions.

Creative Thinking

The ability to think in novel and unconventional ways in order to come up with unique solutions to problems or to generate original ideas.