The Goal of Outcomes Research Is to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The goal of outcomes research is to

• A) determine the most cost-effective nursing interventions in patient care.
• B) examine the end results of patient care from various health interventions.
• C) help providers make end-of-life decisions about patient care.
• D) improve patient satisfaction with nursing care.

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Definitions:

Pain-relieving

A characteristic of interventions, medications, or methods that reduce or eliminate pain.

Opioid Peptides

Small protein-like molecules used by neurons to communicate with each other, known for their roles in pain control, reward, and addictive behaviors.

Depressive Episode

A period characterized by persistently low mood and other symptoms that impair daily functioning, integral to major depressive disorder.

Opioid Analgesic

A class of drugs that are used for pain relief, which work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing the perception of pain.