As a Nurse Manager,you Trial a New Pain Scale on Your

question 12

Multiple Choice

As a nurse manager,you trial a new pain scale on your unit that is supported by numerous research studies.You compare the patient outcomes with the new scale against the existing scale.Feedback from staff suggests that the new scale is too difficult for patients who have limited language skills and who are already under duress to understand.The difficulty in implementing the new scale refers to testing:

• A) efficacy.
• B) effectiveness.
• C) practice failure.
• D) comparative error.

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Definitions:

Good Scientists

Individuals who rigorously apply the scientific method, exhibit curiosity, maintain objectivity, and demonstrate integrity in their research.

New Ideas

In psychology, this can refer to innovative theories, practices, or approaches that challenge existing paradigms.

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Covert research refers to studies where the subjects are unaware they are being observed or studied, often used in sociology and psychology to observe natural behaviors without the influence of the observer's presence.