A nurse is reviewing research articles in an effort to make changes in practice in a medical-surgical unit. To evaluate the quality of the research performed, which source should be recommended?
1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
2. The National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC).
3. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
4. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
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Rationale 1: The USPSTF provides a rating system for the research studies. These studies are rated based upon their strength and evidence presented.
Rationale 2: The NGC provides a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Rationale 3: The University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada is the location of an evidence-based practice center.
Rationale 4: The AHRQ is used to promote the use of evidence-based practice. The USPSTF is sponsored by the AHRQ.
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