Nursing leaders in a large, urban emergency department are aware that many nurses are skeptical of a proposed evidence-based change in the management of patients with mental health problems
How should the nursing leaders best address this skepticism?
A) Bring in evidence-based practice mentors from an emergency department that has successfully implemented a similar change
B) Distribute copies of a meta-analysis that encompasses the relevant research and elicit feedback
C) Present the evidence that underlies the proposed change at an open forum
D) Create a venue for the nurses to express and discuss their skepticism directly
D
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