The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to
a. offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem.
b. prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices.
c. prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center.
d. research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem.
ANS: A
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