Which practices characterize the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice? Select all that apply
1. Clinical practice supported by data
2. Clinical practice that promotes quality
3. Clinical practice supported by good evidence
4. Clinical practice supported by intuitive evidence
5. Clinical practice that provides a useful approach to problem solving
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Supported by data is a hallmark characteristic of the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice.
2. Promoting quality is a hallmark characteristic of the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice.
3. Supported by good evidence is a hallmark characteristic of the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice.
4. Clinical practice supported by intuitive evidence does not provide valid evidence and data for the proper actions.
5. Providing a useful approach to problem solving is a hallmark characteristic of the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice.
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