Once evidence related to the use of prompted voiding in patients with cognitive impairment has been appraised and integrated with practice, it is important to:
a. Consider whether patients' families see this as necessary for the well-being of family members.
b. Search large databases such as CINAHL to amass further evidence.
c. Clarify the clinical practice question.
d. Solicit input regarding integration with practice.
A
EBP is the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and the patients' unique values and circumstances. In this situation, the family's values and preferences would be consi-dered. Search of databases, clarification of the question, and gaining staff input would occur in the process.
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