Wound Discrepancy & Fill-in-the-blank

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Working through a couple of very vague questions and wondering if someone might be able to give me some thoughts to prime my pump a little.

First, a multiple choicer...

A review of the data indicates a discrepancy between the measurement of a client's wound by the nurse (2cm) and the wound care team (3cm). The best initial action by the nurse will be to:

A. leave a note for the physician pointing out the difference in the measurements

B. notify the nursing supervisor regarding the discrepancies in the measurements

C. contact the wound care team to discuss the discrepancy

D. measure the wound to validate the nursing documentation

Next, a real vague fill-in-the-blanker...

As a nurse, practice and knowledge based on research or clinical experience is known as ____________________.

I put evidence-based, but I'm not sure if that is right or if there is a better answer.

Lastly, a T & F.

The reason for seeding medical care and the client's expectations for the care are not necessarily the same.

I put True.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

a review of the data indicates a discrepancy between the measurement of a client's wound by the nurse (2cm) and the wound care team (3cm). the best initial action by the nurse will be to:

a. leave a note for the physician pointing out the difference in the measurements

b. notify the nursing supervisor regarding the discrepancies in the measurements

c. contact the wound care team to discuss the discrepancy

d. measure the wound to validate the nursing documentation

i'd get off my rump and go measure the wound myself to see which measurement was the right one before doing anything else about the discrepancy.

as a nurse, practice and knowledge based on research or clinical experience is known as ____________________.

i put evidence-based, but i'm not sure if that is right or if there is a better answer.

you're right.

the reason for seeking medical care and the client's expectations for the care are not necessarily the same.

i put true.

having been a patient very often, i agree.