The nurse manager is explaining evidence-based practice (EBP) to the staff during a weekly meeting. Which statement should the manager use when explaining this approach to care?
1. "EBP expedites the assessment phase of the nursing process."
2. "EBP is a problem-solving approach to clinical practice questions."
3. "EBP is quicker than using the nursing process when providing patient care."
4. "EBP demonstrates an interest in furthering the development of nursing science."
Correct Answer: 2
EBP is a problem-solving approach to clinical practice questions. EBP does not alter or replace any phase or step of the nursing process. EBP is not used to demonstrate an interest in furthering the development of nursing science.
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