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1. EBP 42 Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing is a problem-solving
approach to making clinical decisions, using the best evidence
available (considered "best" because
it is collected from sources such as published research, national
standards and guidelines, and reviews of targeted literature)
2. NG insertion nose to ear lobe to xiphoid process
return gastric juice to stomach unless there is blood
Nasogastric tubes may be firm and large in diameter. One example is a
Levin tube. A Levin tube is a flexible rubber or plastic single-lumen tube
with holes at the stomach end and a connector at the opposing end
tube feeding is good for 24 hours
you can flush an ng tube with distilled water, not sterile saline
3. Parts of an article Abstract- The abstract is at the beginning of the article. It summarizes
the entire
41 article and usually provides the purpose of the study; a description of the
subjects, data collection, and data analysis; and a summary of
important findings.
Intro- The literature review discusses relevant studies that have been
conducted in the area of this study. A statement of the specific goals or
purpose of the study often follows the review.
Review of the literature
Statement of the purpose
Method- The methods section describes in detail how the study was
conducted, including the type and number of subjects, the research
design used, what data were collected and how, and the types of
analysis done. There should be enough information so that the study
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could be replicated (repeated).
Subjects
Design
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Data collection
Data analysis
Results- The results (findings) are often presented both in words and
in charts, tables, or graphs. It is important to understand what the results
were and whether they are meaningful.
Conclusion- The discussion section reports what the results mean in
regard to the purpose of the study and the literature review. It may also
include suggestions for further research and application to nursing
education or practice, as appropriate.
4. False
Imprison- (Drugging or restraining pt to stay in institution) Unjustified retention or
ment 150 preven-tion of the movement of another person without proper
consent can constitute false imprisonment. For example, only a
reasonable amount of restraint should be used in circumstances that
warrant it. The indiscriminate and thoughtless use of restraints on a
patient can constitute false imprisonment. A person cannot be legally
forced to remain in a health facility, such as a hospital, if that person is
of sound mind, even when health care providers believe that the
person should remain for additional care.
5. Family 83 A family can be defined simply as any group of people who live together
and
depend on one another for physical, emotional, and financial support.
Nuclear family- also called the traditional family, is composed of two parents
and their children
Extended family- Close geographic proximity to relatives, such as aunts,
uncles, and grandparents
Blended family- is another form of a nuclear family, formed when parents
bring unrelated children from previous relationships together to form a
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