A nurse practitioner feels it is important to participate in ...

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A nurse practitioner feels it is important to participate in nursing research. Which activity is most appropriate for this nurse's level of education and position?
 
  1. Helping to identify clinical problems in direct client care
  2. Using research findings to develop policies and procedures
  3. Critically analyzing and interpreting research for application to practice
  4. Participating in data collection

Question 2

The nursing student completes a literature review on evidence-based practice (EBP). Which action indicates that the student understands EBP?
 
  1. Presenting a paper about EBP
  2. Repositioning a client at risk for skin breakdown every 2 hours
  3. Explaining EBP to fellow students
  4. Trying to find other problems to implement EBP

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: All nurses, including new graduates, could help to identify clinical problems in direct client care.
Rationale 2: Nurse managers would most likely use research findings to develop policies and procedures and may not necessarily have an advanced degree.
Rationale 3: The nurse practitioner, having a graduate-level education as well as prior nursing experience, would most likely be analyzing and interpreting research for application.
Rationale 4: All nurses, including new graduates, could participate in data collection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Presenting papers or explaining what EBP is to someone else does not demonstrate the ability to put into practice that which is learned.
Rationale 2: In evidence-based practice, the nurse integrates research findings with clinical experience, the client's preferences, and available resources in planning and implementing care. Evidence-based practice would support frequent repositioning to prevent skin breakdown in an at-risk client, demonstrating that this student is able to incorporate research into practice.
Rationale 3: Explaining what EBP is to someone else does not demonstrate the ability to put into practice that which is learned.
Rationale 4: Attempting to find other problems to implement EBP does not demonstrate the ability to put into practice that which is learned.