A nurse who wants to incorporate evidence-based practices into client care on a medical unit is meeting resistance. Which barrier does the nurse identify as preventing nurses from engaging in evidence-based practices?
a. Difficulty accessing research materials
b. Lack of value for client preferences
c. Trouble understanding client needs
d. Inadequate nurse-client ratios
ANS: A
Major barriers that prevent nurses from engaging in evidence-based practice include lack of time, lack of value for research in practice, lack of understanding of organization or structure of electronic databases, difficulty accessing research materials, lack of computer skills, and difficulty understanding research articles.
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