The nurse needs to locate specific information to support a change in clinical practice. Which database should be accessed to locate this information?
A) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM)
B) The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE)
C) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
D) The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
A) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM)
Explanation: A) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) is a program with the goal of improving access to biomedical information by U.S. health professionals and the public's access to information. Access to NN/LM information is by membership, which can include libraries, information centers, or other types of organizations.
B) The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) is a model to integrate evidence-based practice.
C) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created a leveling system.
D) The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) created a leveling system,
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