The nurse has an adequate understanding of evidence-based practice when the nurse states which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Evidence-based practice is similar to re-search utilization.".
b. "Evidence-based practice is becoming important in all areas of health care.".
c. "Evidence-based practice incorporates many additional sources of data that may contribute to improved nursing care.".
d. "Evidence-based practice is not accepted as best research evidence.".
e. "Evidence-based practice is not used in nursing care.".
A, B, C
Evidence-based practice is similar to research utilization, is becoming important in all areas of health care, and incorporates many additional sources of data that may contribute to improved nursing care. It is also accepted as best research evidence and used directly in nursing care.
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