A public health nurse would like to incorporate evidence-based practice into the clinical practice at the health department. According to Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt et al., the first step in this process is
a. Integrating the evidence with clinical expertise
b. Cultivating a spirit of inquiry
c. Asking clinical questions
d. Searching for the best evidence
ANS: B
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