A nurse is exhibiting the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of the current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The nurse's actions are an example of which of the following?
a. Evidence-based models c. Evidence-based practice
b. Evidence-based practice guidelines d. Evidence-based nursing practice
C
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a total process that makes a conscientious, judicious effort to utilize
the most current and best evidence for clinical decision making regarding patient care. It uses
evidence-based models and guidelines, and when it is applied to nursing practice, it is called
evidence-based nursing practice.
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