Author Question: Use of a new, evidence-based method of securing intravenous catheters and tubing has resulted in 31 ... (Read 80 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Use of a new, evidence-based method of securing intravenous catheters and tubing has resulted in 31 fewer incidents of accidental or intentional IV removal on a pediatric unit. This statistic is an example of what type of evaluation indicator?

A) Risk reductions
B) Environmental changes
C) Efficiency of processes
D) Outcome measures

Question 2

Knowing that the patient was admitted with a diagnosis of sepsis, the nurse has limited the most recent bedside assessment to an oral temperature followed by a review of the patient's white cell count.

This limited-scope assessment will most directly affect the nurse's ability to
A) engage in experiential learning.
B) see the unexpected.
C) individualize care.
D) provide empathy.