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Mr.Thesaxman

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In caring for patients, it is important for the nurse to realize that evidence-based practice is
 
  a. The only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
  b. Secondary to traditional or standard care knowledge.
  c. Dependent on patient values and expectations.
  d. Not shown to provide better patient outcomes.

Question 2

It is important for the nurse to have knowledge of the principles of growth and development to better understand the behaviours and responses of patients from different age groups.
 
  The nurse recognizes that which one of the following statements about growth and development is correct? a. Development ends with adolescence.
  b. Growth refers to qualitative events.
  c. Developmental tasks are age-related achievements.
  d. Cognitive theories focus on emotional development.


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dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Even when the best evidence available is used, application and outcomes will differ based on patient values, preferences, concerns, and/or expectations. Nurses often care for patients on the basis of tradition or convenience, or the standard, It has always been done this way. Although these sources have value, it is important to learn to rely more on research evidence than on non-research evidence. Patients who receive care based on the most recent and best evidence experience 28 better outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Human growth and development are orderly, predictable processes beginning with conception and continuing until death.
B Growth refers to quantitative events; development refers to qualitative events.
C Developmental tasks are age-related achievements is a correct statement about growth and development.
D Cognitive theories focus on reasoning and thinking processes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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