After Reviewing Several Research Articles, the Clinical Nurse Specialist on a Medical

question 24

Multiple Choice

After reviewing several research articles, the clinical nurse specialist on a medical surgical unit rewrites the procedure on assessing placement of a nasogastric tube. What source of nursing knowledge did the nurse use in this situation?

• A) Scientific knowledge
• B) Traditional knowledge
• C) Authoritative knowledge
• D) Philosophical knowledge

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Definitions:

Curable STI

A sexually transmitted infection that can be effectively treated and completely eradicated with appropriate medical intervention.

Chlamydia

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but treatable with antibiotics.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to the disease AIDS if not treated.

Genus

A class of things regarded as having various subcategories (its species).