A nursing educator is encountering resistance to efforts aimed at teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) in a nursing program. Which of the following statements provides the best rationale for teaching EBP?
A) EBP represents a more efficient use of educational and healthcare resources than alternative models.
B) EBP ensures that nursing practice is standardized despite institutional and geographic differences.
C) EBP is an essential component of providing effective and safe patient care.
D) EBP is the most efficient way of promoting new nursing knowledge.
C
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A. First maneuver B. Second maneuver C. Third maneuver D. Fourth maneuver
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