Which of the following is considered significant evidence to guide nursing care?
a. Systematic review
b. Quasi-experimental studies
c. Expert opinion
d. Traditional practice
ANS: A
Systematic review, or Level I evidence, is the best evidence; it is an analysis of several well-conducted, randomized, controlled trials.
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