Which action by the nurse shows an understanding of integrating evidence-based principles into practice?
A) Creating a care plan and then presenting it to the patient
B) Making the best decisions for the patient
C) Seeking patient preferences about his care
D) Providing written information explaining the patient's care
C) Seeking patient preferences about his care
Explanation: A) The process of implementing evidence into practice relies on melding clinical expertise with existing research evidence in providing care that also respects the values and preferences of the patient. Without acknowledging patient preferences and experience, the healthcare provider could implement interventions supported by the literature but find a patient who is not adhering to the recommendations because of different goals or values.
B) The process of implementing evidence into practice relies on melding clinical expertise with existing research evidence in providing care that also respects the values and preferences of the patient. Without acknowledging patient preferences and experience, the healthcare provider could implement interventions supported by the literature but find a patient who is not adhering to the recommendations because of different goals or values.
C) The process of implementing evidence into practice relies on melding clinical expertise with existing research evidence in providing care that also respects the values and preferences of the patient. Without acknowledging patient preferences and experience, the healthcare provider could implement interventions supported by the literature but find a patient who is not adhering to the recommendations because of different goals or values.
D) The process of implementing evidence into practice relies on melding clinical expertise with existing research evidence in providing care that also respects the values and preferences of the patient. Without acknowledging patient preferences and experience, the healthcare provider could implement interventions supported by the literature but find a patient who is not adhering to the recommendations because of different goals or values.
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