It is important for nurses to bridge the gap between practice and ...

[Charlie]

It is important for nurses to bridge the gap between practice and research to promote safe, evidence-based nursing care. One of the best ways to close this gap is by which of the following?
 
  1. Extrapolate data from the electronic health record (EHR).
  2. Write all patient data in the nurse's station notebook.
  3. Analyze singular pieces of data and note its relevance to all patients.
  4. Keep data that seem irrelevant from the research committee.

Question 2

Which of the following provides the most effective end-user learning experience?
 
  1. Real client data are utilized for realistic practice.
  2. The equipment used for training is the same used in the clinical setting.
  3. Two employees share each workstation for mutual encouragement.
  4. The live system is used with simulated client data.

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Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The EHR provides the database needed to support research and evidence-based practice and has the potential to change and shape care practices.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The correct answer is the equipment used for training is the same used in the clinical setting.. Ideally, individual user training should be done on the same equipment that will be seen in the clinical setting. If the live system is used, data may be altered and confidentiality of client information may be compromised.