Entries by Daphne Hanson

Health needs for a family or community.

How does a neighborhood assessment help with identifying health needs for a family or community? Then include the following observations: 1)  Medical Providers-Are doctors and dentists available?-What other types of medical providers are close by? 2)  Churches and Faith-based facilities-Are their churches immediately available?-What about other faith-based organizations or worship facilities 3)  Schools-What types of […]

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

With regard to the people who participate in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which of the following statements is true?   Eligibility criteria for RCTs often exclude patients with comorbidities.     RCTs are held in such high esteem that rates of participation are typically high.     Clinical patients are generally very similar to ones […]

Nursing Interventions Classification system

Implementation  constitutes the fourth step of the nursing process. After the nursing diagnoses have been identified, nurses initiate nursing interventions that are most likely to achieve the goals and expected outcomes needed to support or improve the patient’s health status. Discuss the value of the Nursing Interventions Classification system in documenting nursing care. Describe in […]

Characteristic of Comparative Effectiveness Research

Characteristic of Comparative Effectiveness Research Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of comparative effectiveness research (CER)?   CER studies always involve the use of an experimental design.     CER involves comparisons of two or more alternative treatments.     CER is undertaken in real-world settings.     CER strives to develop […]