What Best Represents the First Step to Take When Using

question 9

Multiple Choice

What best represents the first step to take when using evidence-informed practice in the clinical setting?

• A) Eliminating all protocols and standards that are not evidence based
• B) Gathering data on the clinical problem
• C) Formulating the clinical question
• D) Revising mission statements and organizational philosophies

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Definitions:

Electrotherapy

A medical treatment using electric currents to stimulate nerves and muscles, promoting healing and reducing pain.

Electropathology

A branch of medicine that deals with the effects and treatment of abnormal electrical activity in the body.

Intravenous (IV) Procedures

Medical treatments administered directly into a vein, commonly for hydration or medication delivery.

Licensed Practical Nurse

A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and obtained a license to provide basic medical care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors.