A nurse manager wants to facilitate incorporation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the clinical setting. Which of the following would be the best strategy to accomplish this goal?
a. Eliminate all protocols and standards that are not evidence based
b. Encourage group reflection on the ideals and expectations of nursing care
c. Refer agency nurses to Internet sources of research findings
d. Support nurses using practice-oriented research findings in decision making
ANS: D
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