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vicky · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse researcher is determining the best way to formulate a research problem. What should the nurse identify if implementing the PICO format?

1. Intervention to use
2. Problem of interest
3. Comparison of treatments
4. Outcome of the treatments
5. Individuals to perform actions

Question 2

The nurse using evidence-based practice to guide care has identified a study in which the findings would be appropriate to address a client's health care need. What actions should the nurse take before implementing these findings?

1. Ask the client if the findings can be used.
2. Immediately apply the findings to client care.
3. Examine how the findings fit with the client's health needs.
4. Determine if resources are available to implement the findings.
5. Identify organization policies to support or address the findings.

Heffejeff · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

Rationale: When using the PICO format, the nurse should identify the problem of interest, consider interventions to use, compare the interventions, and determine the outcome of the interventions. The individuals to perform the actions are not identified when using the PICO format.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

Rationale: Integrate the findings with clinical expertise and client/family preferences and values. Each nurse must determine how the evidence fits with the clinical condition of the client, available resources, institutional policies, and the client's wishes. Only then can an appropriate intervention be established.