After conducting a risk assessment survey on a client, the nurse ...

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After conducting a risk assessment survey on a client, the nurse identifies smoking as a risk factor. This means that the client
 
  a. will die from diseases linked to smoking
  b. will have more health problems associated with smoking
  c. has a higher chance of developing a smok-ing-related disease than does a nonsmoker
  d. has statistically the same chance of developing lung cancer as anyone else

Question 2

The nursing staff on a labor and delivery unit analyze current research results regarding the use of the birthing ball for pain control during labor before they initiate this intervention on their unit. This is an example of
 
  a. evidence-based practice c. benchmarking
  b. critical-thinking processes d. best practice

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Answer to Question 1

C
Risk assessment involves the identification of risk factors that increase the client's chances of developing risk factorrelated complications. Although smoking increases health risks, a risk assessment does not provide absolute outcomes. Risk assessment and management involves early identification and treatment that can prevent illness, facilitate recovery, and prolong life. Research has consistently shown that a smoker has increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Answer to Question 2

A
Evidence-based practice involves using research results as a basis for clinical decision making. Critical thinking involves formal and structured types of reasoning. Benchmarking refers to the evaluation of care practice using guidelines, standards, and evidence-based literature. Best practice is a subjective term without a specific definition of best.