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strangeaffliction · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is writing a paper on a research project as part of a class assignment. What should the nurse do to obtain the most current information about the research topic?

1. Ask the librarian to identify journals appropriate for the research topic.
2. Discuss ideas and content with classmates for inclusion in the research project.
3. Access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic.
4. Study the class research textbook for information that would apply to the research topic.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing content from the PICOT question format to identify terms to search when accessing information from a database. Which content should the nurse use as keyword(s) for this search?

1. Outcome
2. Assessment
3. Patient home address
4. Patient discharge plan

yahahah24021 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

The nurse should access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic. Asking the librarian for help might not be time efficient. Discussing ideas and content with classmates is not the most appropriate approach. The class research textbook might not have information appropriate for the research topic.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

PICOT is an acronym for terms to be included in the clinical question. These terms include patient population, intervention or issue of interest, comparison intervention or group, outcome, and time frame. Assessment, patient home address, and patient discharge plan are not parts of the PICOT format.