Nursing Outcome Databases Are Critical Because Nurses Must Be Able

question 15

Multiple Choice

Nursing outcome databases are critical because nurses must be able to:

• A) assess the differences between an associate degree in nursing and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
• B) compare interventional care strategies between physicians.
• C) evaluate nurse's aide- and licensed practical/vocational nurse-sensitive outcomes.
• D) measure how nurses influence patient outcomes.

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