Author Question: A nurse has referred to a clinical practice guideline that addresses prenatal screening. The ... (Read 44 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse has referred to a clinical practice guideline that addresses prenatal screening.

The nurse would recognize that which of the following phenomena provides the best rationale for consulting clinical practice guidelines when planning and providing care?
A) Clinical practice guidelines are a form of evidence that is superior to systematic reviews.
B) Significant variations in care exist between different regions and institutions.
C) Clinicians frequently lack access to databases and publications.
D) The complexity and volume of research means that clinicians do not have the specialized skills needed to implement research findings.

Question 2

A nurse has recognized a need to understand the ways in which women with fibromyalgia adjust their lifestyles to accommodate the effects of their diagnosis.

Which of the following domains of research is most likely to provide evidence for the nurse?
A) Randomized controlled trials
B) Qualitative studies
C) Case control studies
D) Cohort studies