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RODY.ELKHALIL

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The new graduate LPN accepts a position as a staff nurse in a hospice home-care unit.
 
  Upon attending the first staff meeting the nurse learns there has been a problem with keeping nurses safe when visiting certain areas of town, and the nurses are requesting improvement. What role can this new graduate expect to take in the change process?
  1.
  Participate in the change process.
  2.
  Identify needed changes.
  3.
  Recommend changes to improve processes.
  4.
  Evaluate the effectiveness of change.

Question 2

What is the LPN's role related to evidence-based practice?
 
  1.
  Analyze the research to determine its credibility for changing practice.
  2.
  Recommend changes to practice based on the credibility of research.
  3.
  Be aware of research that could influence how care is delivered.
  4.
  Ask peers to provide evidence-based research.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
The graduate nurse who is new to this department will participate in changes decided by more experienced nurses in the department.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
The LPN should keep up to date by reading current nursing literature and be aware of trends in nursing that could influence the delivery of care.


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