The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal, and suggest ways in which identified barriers may be addressed.
Question 1 A 40-year-old female presents complaining of pain near the midline in the epigastrium. Assuming the pain is caused by a stimulus acting on an abdominal organ, the pain felt is classified as: a. Visceral b. Somatic c. Parietal d. Referred Question 2 An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following […]
Question 1 A patient wants to know what can cause ACTH to be released.How should the nurse respond? a. High serum levels of cortisol b. Hypotension c. Hypoglycemia d. Stress Question 2 A student asks the instructor which of the following is the most potent naturally occurring glucocorticoid. How should the instructor respond? a. Aldosterone b. […]
Question Question 1 A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with Wilms tumor. Which of the following clinical conditions is often associated with this disease? a. Cystic disease of the liver b. Aniridia c. Anemia d. Hypothyroidism Question 2 A nurse is preparing to teach about the loop of Henle. Which information should be included? The descending […]