Which of the following statements most accurately captures a trend that has been identified as a barrier to the implementation of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting?
A) Apathy has become an increasingly common trait among nurses.
B) Nursing demographics involve a decreasing average age and, consequently, less maturity.
C) Even recent nursing graduates are frequently unfamiliar with EBP concepts.
D) Access to valid and reliable research has become more difficult in recent years.
C
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