A novice nurse observes change differences in practice from what was taught in nursing school and expresses confusion to the nurse manager
The nurse manager suggests which of the following methods as the best resource to determine best practice in the clinical setting?
a. Ask a former faculty member.
b. Review the textbook used during nursing school.
c. Research electronic databases such as CINAHL.
d. Attend professional conferences.
ANS: D
Professional conferences usually present current research. Research electronic databases such as CINAHL will provide only current published research. Sometimes the time between the actual research and its publication may be lengthy and cause it to be irrelevant. Options A and B may not provide current research information.
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