Med/Surg Nursing: Evidence-Based Practice, Pharmacology, and Patient
Care
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1. What are some holistic approaches Relaxation techniques, guided imagery, exer-
to teach a chronic pain patient? cise/stretching, heat/cold therapy, sleep hygiene,
counseling/support groups.
2. What nonpharmacological therapies Behavioral counseling, support groups, stress man-
can help with smoking cessation? agement techniques, exercise programs, hypnosis,
acupuncture, avoiding triggers.
3. What are the steps of evi- Ask a clinical question (PICOT), search for best ev-
dence-based practice? idence, critically appraise evidence, apply evidence
with patient preferences, evaluate outcomes, share
results.
4. What is the difference between Quantitative uses numbers/statistics to measure
quantitative and qualitative re- outcomes; qualitative explores experiences/feelings
search? through interviews/themes.
5. What is the hierarchy of evi- Level I: Systematic reviews/meta-analysis; Level II:
dence-based practice levels? Single randomized controlled trial; Level III: Nonran-
domized controlled trial; Level IV: Cohort/case-control
studies; Level V: Qualitative systematic review; Level VI:
Single qualitative study; Level VII: Expert opinion.
6. What goes under subjective in SOAP Patient-reported symptoms, concerns, and feelings.
charting?
7. What are components of a health Demographics, history & physical, provider orders,
record? medication record, lab/diagnostic results, progress
notes, discharge summary.
8. What should be included in docu- Chart facts, time/date, patient response.
mentation for legal purposes?
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