The nurse describes to a student nurse how to use evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for patients. Which statement, if made by the nurse, would be the most accurate?
a. "Inferences from clinical research studies are used as a guide."
b. "Patient care is based on clinical judgment, experience, and traditions."
c. "Data are evaluated to show that the patient outcomes are consistently met."
d. "Recommendations are based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences."
ANS: D
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the use of the best research-based evidence combined with clinician expertise. Clinical judgment based on the nurse's clinical experience is part of EBP, but clinical decision making should also incorporate current research and research-based guidelines. Evaluation of patient outcomes is important, but interventions should be based on research from randomized control studies with a large number of subjects.
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