A nurse is conducting a search for CPGs that address the management of constipation in the elderly. Which of the following principles should the nurse integrate into the search?
A) A high-quality clinical practice guideline should have universal applicability.
B) The geographical origin of the authors and sponsoring body should determine clinical applicability.
C) The nurse should reject guidelines that have included levels III and IV evidence.
D) The nurse should appraise the applicability and relevance of guidelines before implementing them.
D) The nurse should appraise the applicability and relevance of guidelines before implementing them.
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