Question

Question 8: Multiple Choice – 10 points Which RN action exemplifies the use of evidence-based practice to achieve health benefits for patients? Providing dietary preferences for nutrition Researching professional boundary violations Practicing within the RN scope of practice Using a clinical pathway for standardizing care Response Rationale Reference

Answer 1

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-Evidence based practice is a conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care to achieve health benefits.

- It result in better patient outcomes

-It contribute to science of nursing

- It keeps practice current and relevant

-It increases confidence in decision making

RN action exemplifies the use of evidence based practice to achieve health benefits for patients are as follows:-

--Nurses play a key role in helping to prevent illness before it happens by adhering to evidence based infection control policies.

--It is essential that nurses follow evidence based practice in nursing when it comes to giving oxygen to patient with COPD.Giving oxygen which is correct treatment based on evidence bases protocol can enhance COPD patient quality of life and help them live longer.

--Measuring Blood Pressure Noninvasively in children according to evidence based practice because accurate measurement are essential part of effective treatment.

--Nurses should follow Evidence Based Practice when using intravenous catheter to administer blood for packed red blood cell transfusions and protocol indicates use of smaller gauge Cather which increases patient comfort.

- Nurses apply heat to increase blood flow in case of acute muscle strain based on the evidence that shows that only heat is beneficial previously they learned to ice certain injuries for first 24 hours.

- It is important for organisation to use Evidence based practice when determine dress code policies as dress codes can also affect the spread of infection by restricting exposure to unsterile garments.