What is true about the actions that a nurse should take when accessing information about evidence-based practice from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality?
1. A representative from the agency must visit the facility to present an educational session regarding EBP.
2. The nurse or healthcare facility should purchase a book on EBP.
3. The organization requires that nurses or facilities subscribe to a print journal to access the information.
4. The information is available on the organization's Web site.
Correct Answer: 4
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a federal agency that provides evidence reports on numerous topics through its Evidence-Based Practice Centers. The evidence reports may be accessed online through the agency's Web site. A visit from an agency representative, purchasing a book, or subscribing to a print journal is not necessary.
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