A Nurse Who Wants to Incorporate Evidence-Based Practices into Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse who wants to incorporate evidence-based practices into client care on a medical unit is meeting resistance.Which barrier does the nurse identify as preventing nurses from engaging in evidence-based practices?

• A) Difficulty accessing research materials
• B) Lack of value for client preferences
• C) Trouble understanding client needs
• D) Inadequate nurse-client ratios

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The spread of an innovation through its widespread imitation.

Inventions

Original creations or discoveries that offer new technical solutions or enhance existing ones.

Innovations

The process of translating an idea or invention into goods or services that create value or for which customers will pay.