A nurse executive publishes information about the effectiveness of a prenatal program. Which of the following describes this essential step of evaluation of this program?
a. Focusing on design
b. Engaging stakeholders
c. Ensuring use and sharing lessons learned
d. Gathering credible evidence
ANS: D
A nurse executive providing materials on the effectiveness of a prenatal program is an example of gathering credible evidence. Focus on design, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring use and shar-ing lessons learned are parts of evaluation. However, these steps are not necessary before pub-lishing information about program effectiveness. Credible evidence must be gathered before pub-lication.
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