The Nurse Admits Uncertainty Over How to Address the Needs

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse admits uncertainty over how to address the needs of a group of clients.The long-term nurse in the area suggests that the nurse review published evidence-based clinical guidelines.How can the nurse know these guidelines are reliable?

• A) Because the agency supports their use.
• B) Because the guidelines have been published.
• C) Because the long-term nurse trusts them.
• D) Because they are based on research and expert opinion.

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