The nurse locates an article to support a change in patient care; however, there is a fee to obtain the entire manuscript. What should the nurse consider before purchasing this article?
A) If the content is appropriate to address the issue
B) If there are other articles not appearing in the search
C) If the organization will reimburse for the cost of the article
D) If purchasing the entire magazine might be a better use of resources
B) If there are other articles not appearing in the search
Explanation: A) The only way to determine if the content is appropriate to address the issue is to read the entire article.
B) Some sites provide pay-per-article access to literature; however, these sites may not have the full spectrum of literature found in a scholarly database.
C) Reimbursement for the article should be discussed before the nurse performs the search.
D) Purchasing an entire publication for one article is not cost effective if the article does not fit the need.
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