Nursing is said to be a science and an art. If best research evidence represents the science of nursing, what represents the art?
a. Clinical expertise
b. Patient values and needs
c. Synthesis of best research evidence
d. Eye-hand coordination
ANS: A
Evidence-based practice (EBP) 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 largely fact-based and is intended to produce consistent interventions, usually of a technical nature. Patient values and needs emanate from the patient. Clinical expertise provides the art of nursing practice.
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