Which of the following is most accurate regarding evidence-based practice?
a. Evidence-based practice replaces conti-nuous quality improvement.
b. Evidence-based practice began with med-icine and assists in determining which medical models can be applied in nursing practice.
c. Effective and efficient care can already be demonstrated, which means that EBP will soon become redundant.
d. EBP is generally recognized across dis-ciplines and by policymakers as state-of-the-art clinical practice.
D
EBP is recognized across nursing and other disciplines as reflective of state-of-the-art clinical practice, as it is based on best available evidence.
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