The nurse used a research study to choose Mr. Gary's pain management. This is an example of?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using research for pain management is evidence-based practice (A) science-guided, per definition. Cultural competence (B) respects beliefs, promotion (C) enhances, managed care (D) costs not research-based. A fits EBP's application, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Health assessment gathers data (A), includes exam (B), part of nursing (D) 'only by doctors' (C) isn't true, nurses perform too, per scope. C's exclusivity fails, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hand signals to calm is communication (A) nonverbal exchange, per definition. Leadership (B) guides, policy (C) rules, transition (D) moves not signal-specific. A fits interaction, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Functional nursing is task-oriented care (B), per model e.g., one does meds, another vitals. Not total (A), not holistic (C), not patient-centered (D) efficiency-based. B best defines functional's division, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Upset over policy blocking wishes is moral distress (A) ethical constraint, per definition. Dilemma (B) is choice, justice (C) fairness, veracity (D) truth not constraint-specific. A fits the nurse's frustration from inability to act ethically, making it correct.