Evidence-based nursing practice takes into account (Select all that apply)
a. clinical expertise of the nurse.
b. availability of staff and facility equipment.
c. research evidence on the topic.
d. patient knowledge of the disease.
e. patient preference regarding care
A, C, E
Evidence-based nursing practice considers the best research evidence on the care topic along with clinical expertise of the nurse and patient preferences. For instance, when determining the frequency of vital sign measurement, the nurse would use available research and nursing judgment (stability, complexity, predictability, vulnerability, and resilience of the patient). Availability of staff and facility equipment and the patient's knowledge of the disease do not factor into evidence-based nursing practices.
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