A nurse best shows an understanding of the role of evidence-based research in achieving therapeutic patient care outcomes when:
a. Subscribing to and reading a monthly psychiatric research nursing journal
b. Working on a committee to revise current facility policies regarding the use of chemical restraints
c. Registering to attend a psychiatric workshop on newly developed psychotropic medication therapies
d. Asking an experienced staff member to review the interventions being proposed for a newly admitted patient
ANS: B
Evidence-based practice is based on evidence and scientific principles that have been devel-oped through research. The more closely clinical practice reflects relevant research, the more likely it is that patients will receive the best available care. The option that infers action di-rected at implementing the research is the one that shows best understanding. Reliance only on experience is not reflective of quality nursing care.
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