The purpose of evaluating the evidence that emanates from research articles is to do which of the following?
A) Maintain licensure as a professional nurse
B) Implement protocols already established in one's clinical area
C) Improve one's clinical assessment skills
D) Decide whether recommendations might be implemented
D
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Best evidence is necessary to systematically determine the possible benefit of nursing treatments. Evaluation of studies is not necessary to maintain licensure, improve one's clinical assessment skills, or implement protocols that are already established.
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