A nurse who wants to incorporate evidence-based practices into client care on a medical unit is meeting resistance. What barriers prevent nurses from engaging in evidence-based practices? (Select all that apply.)
a. Difficulty accessing research materials
b. Difficulty understanding client needs
c. Lack of value for research in practice
d. Lack of value for client preferences
e. Inadequate available time
f. Inadequate nurse-client ratios
A, C, E
Major barriers that prevent nurses from engaging in evidence-based practice include lack of time, lack of value for research in practice, lack of understanding of organization or structure of elec-tronic databases, difficulty accessing research materials, lack of computer skills, and difficulty understanding research articles.
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