Nurses use the new information in their practice. In the process of implementing EBP, the nurse: (Select all that apply.)
a. develops clinical questions.
b. creates workshops and in-services.
c. seek answers to support the clinical decision.
d. applies finding to patients.
e. publishes a bulletin.
ANS: A, C, D
Workshops and in-service or focused training may be necessary if the plan involves a comprehensive change in care or it affects the entire health care agency or community. A bulletin can be provided that lists several safe practice concerns with rationales in the form of a safe practice alert. The fifth phase in the EBP process requires implementation of the change by applying the evidence. Nurses use the new information in their practice. In the process of implementing EBP, the nurse develops a clinical question, seeks answers to verify and support a clinical decision, and ultimately applies the findings to patients.
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