Which of the following factors constitutes the strongest rationale for creating a new clinical practice guideline for the nursing management of patients who have suicidal ideation?
A) There is emerging evidence that there is a large gap between common practices around suicide risk management and optimal practices.
B) The costs to patients, families, healthcare institutions, and third parties associated with depression, psychosis, and suicide are unacceptably high.
C) The problems of depression and suicide are frequently stigmatized among both healthcare providers and members of the public.
D) There is a huge, and growing, amount of research that addresses the problems of suicide and the nursing management of it.
Question 2
The first draft of a grant proposal has been completed to fund a study into the nursing care of patients who have experienced an acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
Which of the following statements is most likely to persuade reviewers to fund the project?
A) This study will address many of the most common aspects of stroke care that are applicable to numerous healthcare settings.
B) This study has the potential to discount much of the substandard, antiquated, and dangerous practice that is prevalent in American hospitals.
C) This study may provide new knowledge with the goal of improving the outcomes of stroke patients.
D) This study will enhance our team's research skills while simultaneously improving stroke care.
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