A nurse working on a busy medical unit has noticed an increase in the incidence of pressure ulcers in the patient population. Which action demonstrates the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A) Reviewing the literature for current best evidence pressure ulcer prevention
B) Reviewing the literature for informational articles on best methods to prevent pressure ulcers
C) Reviewing hospital policy and procedures to make sure they are being followed correctly
D) Reviewing patient charts to audit nursing interventions to prevent pressure ulcers
A) Reviewing the literature for current best evidence pressure ulcer prevention
Explanation: A) EBP is "the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. It means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research."
B) EBP should be based on research and best evidence and not informational articles.
C) Policy and procedures may not reflect the most current EBP. They should be reviewed to determine if they are based on current best evidence.
D) Auditing nursing care is not an example of EBP.
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