The nursing staff on a labor and delivery unit analyze current research results regarding the use of the birthing ball for pain control during labor before they initiate this intervention on their unit. This is an example of
a. evidence-based practice c. benchmarking
b. critical-thinking processes d. best practice
A
Evidence-based practice involves using research results as a basis for clinical decision making. Critical thinking involves formal and structured types of reasoning. Benchmarking refers to the evaluation of care practice using guidelines, standards, and evidence-based literature. Best practice is a subjective term without a specific definition of "best."
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