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Which statements would the nurse educator use in educative sessions with nurses? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "The interventions nurses have traditionally used will form the foundation for our practice.".
2. "We will be reviewing all our standards and protocols in light of associated research.".
3. "Your clinical expertise will be valuable as we develop evidence-based practice in our units.".
4. "Evidence-based practice is focused on the conservation of resources.".
5. "You will be asked to question your practice.".
2,3,5
Rationale 1: Interventions based on tradition may not be valid when evaluated from an evidence-based practice viewpoint.
Rationale 2: Research utilization is one of the methods of discovering best practice.
Rationale 3: Clinical expertise is part of evidence-based practice.
Rationale 4: Evidence-based practice is focused on the delivery of optimal care and does consider available resources. It is not, however, designed with a focus on the conservation of resources. The focus is patient care.
Rationale 5: The nurse is required to question aspects of personal practice and whether these practices are truly based on evidence.
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