Background questions are considerably broader and when answered, provide general knowledge. For example, a background question such as, "What therapies reduce postoperative pain?" can generally be answered by looking in a textbook.
Stillwell, S. B., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B. M., & Williamson, K. M. (2010). Evidence-Based Practice, Step by Step: Asking the Clinical Question: A Key Step in Evidence-Based Practice. AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 110(3), 58-61.
*** Depending on your question, you may also answer background questions using narrative reviews, statistics, or government resources. ***
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses by 
High-Acuity Nursing by
For courses in critical care, acute care nursing, and as a supplemental text in advanced medical-surgical nursing. Complete guide to high-acuity nursing in all care settings High-Acuity Nursing provides a comprehensive knowledge set needed to care for adult patients with complex, unpredictable conditions across settings, from high-skill, long-term facilities to critical care units. Focusing on the relationship between pathophysiology and the nursing process, the text encourages students to think critically to reach optimal clinical decisions for high-acuity patients. All chapters in the 7th edition have been updated and many have been reorganized and expanded. A new chapter focuses on palliative care and end-of-life issues, and new features address quality and safety, along with genetic considerations. High-Acuity Nursing, 7th Edition, is also available via Pearson eText, a simple-to-use, mobile, personalized reading experience that lets instructors connect with and motivate students -- right in their eTextbook.
Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing Practice: concepts, process, and practice by 
Lippincott manual of nursing practice by 
Strengths-Based Nursing Care by Series and Collections:
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