A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the best rationale for the nurse's behavior?

A) EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
B) EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
C) EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
D) EBP is always right for all situations.

A 62-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with hypertension.Which question by the nurse is most important when performing the initial assessment interview?

A) "What medications do you take at home?"
B) "Do you have any environmental, food, or drug allergies?"
C) "Do you have an advance directive?"
D) "What is the greatest concern you are dealing with today?"

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes a local minister stirred evil spirits. The patient threatens to bomb a local church. The psychiatrist notifies the minister. Select the answer with the correct rationale. The psychiatrist

A) released information without proper authorization.
B) demonstrated the duty to warn and protect.
C) violated the patient's confidentiality.
D) avoided charges of malpractice.

The guardians of a premature infant who was delivered at 31-weeks' gestation is expected to be discharged from the hospital within the next few days.The guardians have voiced concern regarding how to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) exposure to the baby.What is the best response from the nurse?

A) "You will need to limit the baby's exposure to crowds of people."
B) "You need to make sure that the car seat is facing backward in the back seat of your car."
C) "You do not need to be concerned; the baby has a natural protection against this disease."
D) "You must sterilize all the bottles for the first 6 months."