A nursing manager wants the unit's staff to consistently use evidence-based practices (EBP). What rationale does the manager give for desiring this practice? (Select all that apply.)
a. Better patient outcomes
b. Decreased health care costs
c. Enhanced work satisfaction
d. Improved quality of care
e. Increased intraprofessional communication
A, B, C, D
EBP offers advantages for nursing, including better patient outcomes, decreased health care costs, enhanced work satisfaction, and improved quality of care. It does not improve intraprofessional communication.
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1. CBC 2. MRI 3. Cardiac catheterization 4. Serum electrolytes
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