The nurse admits uncertainty over how to address the needs of a group of clients. The long-term nurse in the area suggests that the nurse review published evidence-based clinical guidelines. How can the nurse know these guidelines are reliable?
a. Because the agency supports their use
b. Because the guidelines have been published
c. Because the long-term nurse trusts them
d. Because they are based on research and expert opinion
Question 2
The quality improvement team reviews the records of clients on a monthly basis to determine whether protocols for pain assessment were followed. Which of the following best describes this activity?
a. Accreditation review
b. Concurrent audit
c. Retrospective audit
d. Utilization review