A nurse working in a home health agency is asked to participate on a committee that is looking to incorporate evidence-based nursing care. Which is the next step in implementing evidence-based practice?
A) Compile a list of questions.
B) Research evidenced-based practices that can be implemented.
C) Evaluate the results of different research projects.
D) Suggest that individual staff members try new means of delivering care.
Answer: A
Once a committee is formed with nurses interested in research, the next step in the process would be to compile a list of questions that are relevant to the nurse's practice. Suggesting that staff nurses try new methods of care may violate the nursing policies and should be conducted in an orderly fashion. It is not appropriate to research practices until the questions that pertain to the specific unit have been asked. Results cannot be evaluated until research has been reviewed and practice has been changed.
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