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1. A nursing educator is explaining how the best clinical practices are determined. Which statement best explains the purpose of evidence-based practice? a. It ensures that all patients receive ho ... listic care. b. It provides a definite reason for providing care in a specific manner. c. It prevents errors when care is being delivered. d. It guarantees that care delivered is based on research. ANS: B Evidence-based practice is the use of the current best evidence in making patient care decisions. It applies to all types of health care professionals. Currently there is no method that can ensure that all patients receive holistic care, that all errors can be prevented, or that a guarantee exists that care given is based on research. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding OBJ: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation 2. Which question is a problem-focused trigger for initiating the evidence-based practice method in nursing care? a. What is known about reduction of urinary tract infections in the older adult with diabetes? b. How can chronic pain best be described when the patient is nonverbal? c. How long can an IV catheter remain in place in a patient with obesity? d. What measures can the nurse take to reduce the rising incidence of urinary tract infections on the older adult care unit? [Show More]

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