A nurse who is working in a community setting applies evidence-based practice when planning community health education. Which of the following should the nurse use in order to enrich the application of this evidence?
a. Randomized clinical trials
b. Qualitative studies
c. Quantitative studies
d. Multiple research methods
ANS: D
Evidence from multiple research methods has the potential to enrich the application of evidence and improve nursing practice. Qualitative and quantitative studies are both used when using mul-tiple research methods. Randomized clinical trials are difficult to accomplish in a community health setting.
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