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kwoodring · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

As a nurse working in an acute care setting, Greta wanted to determine the most accurate way to take patient's temperatures. She noticed that the tympanic thermometers used by her unit were often not accurate.

Greta wrote a PICO question and reviewed the literature. She found that the literature showed tympanic thermometers were not the most accurate method of obtaining a temperature. Greta wanted to change the nursing practice of her unit. What is the most logical next step? A. Discuss the findings with a physician to gain support.
B. Gain the support of a multidisciplinary team.
C. Share the findings with the nursing practice council.
D. Discuss the findings with an administrator.

Question 2

A pregnant 31-year-old mother of two children has been experiencing severe morning sickness and fatigue. Her friends and family members have been providing her family with meals, and her husband has been taking responsibility for the housework.

This is an example of which of the following behaviors? A. Illness
B. Wellness
C. Social
D. Antisocial

Jody Vaughn · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A key feature of a practice environment that supports the use of best evidence is requiring clinical practice policies and procedures to be evidence based (Oman and others, 2008). Many organizations involve staff nurses and research-prepared advanced practice nurses in reviewing scientific articles relevant to policies and procedures and then making appropriate revisions. Policies and procedures are important tools for supporting hospital-based nurses in using evidence in their everyday practice and promoting positive patient outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Illness behavior often results in patients being released from roles, social expectations, or responsibilities.