A Team of Nurses Wants to Integrate Evidence-Based Practice into a Facility's

question 13

Multiple Choice

A team of nurses wants to integrate evidence-based practice into a facility's clinical pathways. Which step should the team implement first?

• A) Acquire findings from published literature.
• B) Apply the research findings to clinical practice.
• C) Assess the outcomes of using new research findings.
• D) Ask questions to identify clinical problems that should be changed.

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Definitions:

Forecasting Labor Shortage

The process of predicting future shortages in the workforce based on current trends, demographic changes, and economic factors.

Forecasting Labor Surplus

The process of predicting periods during which the number of employees exceeds the number needed by the organization.

Forecasting

The process of making predictions based on past and present data and analyzing trends to anticipate future outcomes.

Labor Shortages

A situation where the demand for workers exceeds the supply in a particular market or industry.