The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl with multiple health problems. Which of the following activities would best reflect evidence-based practice by the nurse?
A) Following blood pressure monitoring recommendations
B) Determining how often vital signs are monitored
C) Using hospital protocol for ordering diagnostic tests
D) Deciding on the medication dose
A
Response:
Using hospital protocol for ordering a diagnostic test, determining how often vital signs are monitored, and deciding on the medication dose would be the physician's responsibility. However, following blood pressure monitoring recommendations would be part of evidence-based practice reflected in the nursing care delivered.
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