Evidence-based practice is based on three things. On what would a nurse base practice in a new area of nursing if there is yet no research evidence? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nursing theory
b. The nurse's own clinical expertise
c. Client values and needs
d. Evidence in parallel, related fields
e. Past documentation in the medical record
ANS: B, C, D
Evidence-based practice is the conscientious integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and needs in the delivery of quality, cost-effective health care. Best research evidence is produced by the conduct and synthesis of a number of high-quality studies in a selected health-related area.
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