What Is Meant by the Term "Evidence-Based Practice

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term "evidence-based practice"?

• A) Using nursing research findings to develop nursing theory
• B) Integrating the research process into nursing administration
• C) Studying research from the social sciences and applying it to practice
• D) Applying research findings; patient care data, preferences, and values; and nursing expertise to nursing practice

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Definitions:

Retrieving

The process of getting information out of memory storage.

Core Knowledge Perspective

A theory in developmental psychology that suggests children are born with innate knowledge systems or core domains of thought.

Innate Knowledge Systems

Cognitive structures present at birth that allow individuals to acquire knowledge, often considered a part of the nature versus nurture debate.

Reflexive Behaviors

Automatic, instinctual actions that do not require conscious thought, often present from birth.