A nursing administrator wants to develop a work environment conducive to the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following actions would best achieve this goal?
a. Conducting market research to determine customer satisfaction with EBP
b. Eliciting opinions from nurses on how EBP will affect workload
c. Purchasing computers and Internet access for use by employees
d. Sending staff to conferences related to incorporation of EBP into practice
ANS: C
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