NUR 2031 Q&A Bundle

A patient is receiving the alkylating drug cyclophosphamide. It is most important for the nurse to provide IV hydration & assessment of fluid status (to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis) A patient being treated for cancer is receiving medication for palliation. The nurse understands that palliative the...

A newly developed instrument is found to have a Cronbach's alpha of 0.82. The nurse researcher interprets this to mean what? a. The instrument has no internal consistency. b. The instrument has a low degree of internal consistency. c. The instrument has a moderate degree of internal consistency. d....

How is acute pain in early life compared to later life? In later life, it is more likely that acute pain will be superimposed on pre-existing persistent pain What are the 4 types of acute pain? temporary, postoperative, procedural, or posttraumatic (e.g., fractures) What are the three types of pai...

What is a Systematic Review Summation/assessment of research studies -levels of evidence -most powerful evidence to guide a study -1 research question, find multiple studies - put them together to make decisions about the body of research First step to a systematic review? Identify the issue & dete...

What is evidence-based practise? -appraisal and application of current best evidence to inform decisions -takes into account clinician and patient's preferences. How can nurses practice using evidence-informed decision-making? -read and critique evidence-informed literature -Generate researchable ...