When making clinical practice changes, nurses should make permanent changes based on
a. reviewing other unit practices.
b. reviewing case reports.
c. obtaining expert opinions.
d. implementing piloting changes.
ANS: D
Piloted changes should be implemented first because there are data to support them. Options A, B, and C are not supported by research.
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