The nurse desires to obtain as much information about clinical guidelines as possible in preparation for an educational program on evidence-based practice. Which database should the nurse use to achieve this goal?
1. Cochrane Collaboration
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse
3. PubMed from the National Library of Medicine
4. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)
Correct Answer: 2
The National Guideline Clearinghouse provides an open access database of clinical guidelines. PubMed from the National Library of Medicine, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Cochrane Collaboration are large databases.
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