A nurse makes clinical judgments based upon trial and error and past clinical experiences. What problem can result from using these data sources in clinical decision making?
a. Not all sources of information are reliable.
b. Authority always leads to faulty decision making.
c. Ethical knowledge is not taken into account.
d. Trial and error has lead to poor outcomes.
A
Using the sources of knowledge listed in the other options does not consistently produce desired outcomes.
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