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kodithompson

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A nurse performing a technology assessment understands that the results of the assessment will be used to
 
  a. compare different brands of equipment.
  b. determine whether up-to-date items are being used.
  c. distribute technology evenly across units.
  d. make decisions on resource allocation.

Question 2

The nurse using Nightingale's theory to guide nursing practice will manipulate which features in the environment to enhance patient healing? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Airflow
  b. Light
  c. Noise
  d. Roommates
  e. Temperature



momo1250

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Answer to Question 1

D
Technology assessments are used to look at safety, effectiveness, and costs associated with technology, with the final outcome being decisions on resource allocation.
A technology assessment is not used to compare different brands of equipment.
A technology assessment does not evaluate equipment for its currentness.
The technology assessment findings would not be used to distribute technology evenly across units.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
Nightingale believed that nurses should manipulate environmental conditions to enhance healing, including ventilation (air flow), light, noise, and temperature. The nurse may not have any control over roommates.



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