A nurse has made plans to implement the University of North Carolina (UNC) model of "5 As" during the process of applying evidence-based practice (EBP) to a practice problem. What is the final step that the nurse will take in applying this model?
A) Analyze the results of the EBP process
B) Advocate for others to embrace the identified change
C) Adopt the changes identified in the review process
D) Assess the outcomes of the new practice
Ans: D
The final step in the UNC rubric is to "Assess" the change using the quality
improvement process in place in the institution.
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