Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and:
A) use of outcome studies to guide decisions.
B) evaluation by experts to direct specialty areas.
C) care based on pathophysiologic factors.
D) cost efficiency of treatment models.
Ans: A
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Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and the use of outcome studies to guide decisions.
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