The Nurse Is Implementing Evidence-Based Practice When Caring for a Patient

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is implementing evidence-based practice when caring for a patient with a chronic illness. Which actions indicate that the nurse is implementing this approach appropriately?

• A) Studies healthcare provider's written orders
• B) Analyzes patient's requests for care approaches
• C) Asks colleagues to identify best approaches to care
• D) Plans intervention based upon researched information
• E) Reviews findings from patient assessment and laboratory data

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