Author Question: The nurse is investigating an area of practice in which no research evidence is available. What ... (Read 135 times)

DelorasTo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is investigating an area of practice in which no research evidence is available. What types of non-research information should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply.)

a. Performance improvement and risk management data
b. International, national and local standards of care
c. Study with pre- and post-test design
d. Benchmarking
e. Retrospective or concurrent chart reviews

Question 2

Elevating the head of the bed to the maximum allowed amount of 30 degrees for a patient in balanced suspension traction helps to promote normal elimination by which of the following?

a. Decreasing peristaltic movement
b. Promoting contraction of the thigh muscles
c. Strengthening the resistance of the internal and external sphincters
d. Exerting increased pressure on the rectum

brittrenee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
Other sources of information from non-research evidence include: performance improvement and risk management data, international, national and local standards of care, infection control data, benchmarking, clinicians' expertise, and retrospective or concurrent chart reviews. Study with a pre- and post-test design is a research study. The question asked for non-research information.

Answer to Question 2

D
To help patients evacuate contents normally and without discomfort, recommend interventions that stimulate the defecation reflex or increase peristalsis. Helping the patient into an upright sitting position increases pressure on the rectum and facilitates use of intraabdominal muscles. Patients who have had surgery have muscular weakness or mobility limitations and benefit from the use of elevated toilet seats.