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geoffrey · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The newly licensed nurse is concerned about the rapidity with which nursing care information changes. What characteristic would be best to help manage this concern?

1. Ability to use general Internet search engines to obtain information.
2. Knowledge of where and how to find the best possible sources of evidence.
3. Ability to use library print resources to find good information.
4. A good working relationship with experienced nurses.

Question 2

Which factors influence the financing of healthcare in the United States? Select all that apply.

1. Political factors
2. Increasing length of stay
3. Social expectations
4. Public indifference
5. The national economy

duke02 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 1. General Internet search engines do not always provide quality information for healthcare providers. These search engines also provide large amounts of sources that can be overwhelming.
2. The knowledge of where and how to find good evidence is an ability that is valuable to both the newly licensed and more experienced nurses.
3. Library print resources are a source of good information, but may lag behind the most up-to-date information. This is the second best choice to answer this question.
4. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that experienced nurses have kept current with evidence-based practice.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. The healthcare industry is an extremely large industry whose financing is influenced by many factors, particularly social expectations, economic trends, technological developments, political factors, and in the last few years the U.S. economy.
2. Length of stay has been decreasing.
3. The healthcare industry is an extremely large industry whose financing is influenced by many factors, particularly social expectations, economic trends, technological developments, political factors, and in the last few years the U.S. economy.
4. Overall, the public is intensely interested in healthcare financing.
5. The healthcare industry is an extremely large industry whose financing is influenced by many factors, particularly social expectations, economic trends, technological developments, political factors, and in the last few years the U.S. economy.