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What are adverse drug events (ADEs)?
 
  A) Occur infrequently in accredited hospitals
  B) Are to blame for about 20 of hospitalized disabilities
  C) Usually involve either prescribing or pharmacy errors
  D) Occur because of individual recklessness

Question 2

What is the best course of action to stimulate staff nurses' involvement in quality control research on a nursing unit?
 
  A) Hire a well-qualified researcher to help staff design studies.
  B) Create a joint medical/nursing staff research committee.
  C) Provide staff with paid release time for research activities.
  D) Ensure that research designs are well grounded and scientific.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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