A 15-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with a bowel obstruction. He underwent surgery and was experiencing postoperative pain.
The nurse caring for him had recently read a research article in which a study had been done with neonatal patients and the use of therapeutic touch to assist with pain control. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to consider in this case when applying research to clinical practice? A. Patient gender
B. Patient preference
C. Stage of patient growth and development
D. Physician orders
Question 2
A systematic review of the research regarding nursing interventions for smoking cessation suggests that it is most effective when a nurse:
A. is familiar with the patient.
B. is not too direct with the patient regarding smoking.
C. is an ex-smoker.
D. takes a main role of health promotion or smoking cessation.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Magnet hospital nurse requirements
Patient having glaucoma test.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
The Male Reproductive System