A nurse manager is directing a team of staff nurses working to ...

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A nurse manager is directing a team of staff nurses working to solve a clinical problem using evidence-based practice (EBP).
 
  Which manager statements would direct these nurses to the forms of strongest clinical evidence? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. We may find studies that use only one group of subjects.
  2. Look for articles that report on how to use evidence in other clinical situations.
  3. The studies we want are built around the scientific approach to solving problems.
  4. Our focus should be on studies that use both experimental and control groups to determine intervention effectiveness.
  5. Many articles will have information reported by someone who is an expert in the field.

Question 2

As a member of the budgeting committee, the nurse manager reviews the salaries for file clerks in the accounting department. These salaries should be included in which budget item?
 
  1. The fixed cost
  2. The variable cost
  3. The indirect cost
  4. The direct cost

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Studies using only one group of subjects are done in a quasi-experimental design. This is not one of the two strongest forms of evidence.
Rationale 2: An in-depth analysis used to translate information to other clinical situations is a case study approach. This is not one of the two strongest forms of evidence.
Rationale 3: Using the scientific approach results in statistical evidence, which is one of the two strongest forms.
Rationale 4: Studies that use both experimental and control groups are randomized control trials. This is one of the two strongest forms of evidence.
Rationale 5: Evidence reported by an expert in the field is testimonial evidence. It is not one of the two strongest forms of evidence.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Fixed costs are costs that will remain the same for the budget period regardless of the activity level of the organization.
Rationale 2: Variable costs depend on and change in direct proportion to client volume and acuity.
Rationale 3: Indirect costs are expenditures that are necessary but do not affect client care directly.
Rationale 4: Direct costs are expenses that directly affect client care such as nursing personnel who provide hands-on client care.
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