The Implementation of Saline Flushes for Capped Angiocatheters Is an Example

question 17

Multiple Choice

The implementation of saline flushes for capped angiocatheters is an example of

• A) how multilevel and interdisciplinary application of a procedure can slow adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP).
• B) how competition among disciplines can lead to negative patient outcomes.
• C) the reluctance of hospital administrators to act on recommendations from EBP.
• D) how a safe, well-known practice outweighs the benefits of adopting a newer practice.

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