A Nurse Is Looking for Evidence-Based Practice to Support the Methods

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is looking for evidence-based practice to support the methods used to facilitate smoking cessation.Which of the following types of evidence would be the best for the nurse to examine?

• A) Scientific literature found in systematic reviews
• B) Double-blind randomized controlled trial
• C) Quasi-experimental studies
• D) Expert opinion

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Definitions:

Human Capital Investment

The expenditure of resources on education, training, and health, aiming to increase the productivity and earnings potential of individuals.

Worker Training

The process of providing employees with the skills and knowledge they need to perform their jobs effectively.

Real Wages

Wages that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the purchasing power of income.

Labor Supply

The total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate, across all jobs available in the economy.