Which Observation About the Actual Implementation of Evidenced-Based Practice Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which observation about the actual implementation of evidenced-based practice is often true in practice?

• A) A large portion of clinical practice in medicine is not supported by research.
• B) Most clinical practice is evidence based.
• C) Research evidence has replaced traditional practices in health care.
• D) A large portion of nursing practice is not supported by research.

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Definitions:

Desert-Living Animals

Animals that have adapted to survive in desert environments, characterized by extreme temperatures and scarce water.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted in urine, high levels of which can lead to gout and kidney stones.

Protonephridia

Protonephridia are excretory structures found in some invertebrates, such as flatworms, consisting of a network of dead-end tubules connected to external openings.

Flatworm

A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrates that belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes, characterized by their flattened bodies and lack of specialized respiratory and circulatory systems.