HESI Nursing Research
HESI Nursing Research ( 47 Questions)
A nurse wishes to review the results of multiple studies on a specific infection control measure to determine best practices for a postoperative orthopedic unit. Which type of article should the nurse choose for this purpose?
This is the best type of article for this purpose because a meta-analysis is a type of systematic review that uses statistical methods to combine and compare the results of multiple studies on the same topic. A meta-
analysis can provide a comprehensive and objective summary of the current evidence and identify the best practices for a specific intervention or outcome. In this case, a meta-analysis of recent studies focused on handwashing techniques could help the nurse determine the most effective infection control measure for a postoperative orthopedic unit.