A Nurse Who Uses Findings from a Randomized, Controlled Trial

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse who uses findings from a randomized, controlled trial on the care of Foley catheters to change practice at an institution is practicing

• A)evidence-based medicine.
• B)qualitative research.
• C)quantitative research.
• D)clinical judgment.

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Definitions:

Optimal Point

The situation in which a firm, individual, or economy achieves the best possible outcome under given constraints.

Production Possibility Frontier

A graphical representation showing the maximum quantity of goods and services that a society can produce, given its existing levels of labor, technology, and resources.

Efficiently

The optimal use of resources to achieve the best possible outcome or output with minimal waste.

Economic Growth

An increase in the amount of goods and services produced per capita over time, reflecting a growing economy.