The nurse working on the burn unit is interested in understanding the rate of renal compromise with a burn. Which step should the nurse take first?
a. Complete a literature review.
b. Work with a medical librarian to identify key words.
c. Develop a clinical question that can guide further research.
d. Join the policy and procedure committee to evaluate care in the hospital.
ANS: C
Asking a burning clinical question is the first step in the EBP process. A. B. Conducting a literature search and working with a medical librarian to identify key words would be done after the clinical question is formulated. D. Evaluating the impact of care or changes in care is the last step in the EBP process.
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