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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse provides teaching about the sedative side effects of a medication ordered to be given at 8:00 PM daily.
 
  The patient works a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. The nurse explores options including taking the medication at 8:00 AM instead of in the evening. Which QSEN competency do the nurse's actions best demonstrate?
  a. Collaboration and teamwork
  b. Evidence-based practice
  c. Patient-centered care
  d. Patient safety

Question 2

The nurse is participating in a clinical study of the effects of teaching on drug compliance. The subjects are randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group.
 
  Health professionals deliver one of two teaching modules to each patient. This is an example of which kind of study?
  a. Double-blind
  b. Open-label
  c. Single-blind
  d. Triple-blind


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polinasid

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as the source of control and provides care based on respect for the patient's preferences, values, and needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
In a single-blind study, only the subjects do not know which group they are assigned to.


tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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