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management data, relying instead on tradition or convenience. Some sources of evidence do no
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t originate from research. These include quality improvement and risk-
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management data; infection control data; retrospective or concurrent chart reviews; and clinici
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DIFFERENCE: CognitiveLevel: Comprehension OBJECTIVE: Discuss the benefits of evidence
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a. the latest information found in textbooks.
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b. systematically conducted research studies. br br br
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designed, systematically conducted research studies described in scientific journals. Portions o
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f a textbook often become outdated by the time it is published. Many health care settings do no
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t have a process to help staff adopt new evidence in practice, and nurses in practice settings lac
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k easy access to risk-
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management data, relying instead on tradition or convenience. Some sources of evidence do no
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t originate from research. These include quality improvement and risk-
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management data; infection control data; retrospective or concurrent chart reviews; and clinici
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ans‘ expertise. Although
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non–research-
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based evidence. br
DIFFERENCE: CognitiveLevel: Comprehension OBJECTIVE: Discuss the benefits of evidence
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- based practice.TOP: Evidence-Based Practice KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment (management of care)
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2. When evidence-based practice is used, PATIENT care will be:
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a. standardized for all. br br
b. unhampered by PATIENT culture. br br br
c. variable according to the situation. br br br br
d. safe from the hazards of critical thinking.
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ANS: C br
Using your clinical expertise and considering PATIENTs‘ cultures, values, and preferen
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ces ensures that you will apply available evidence in practice ethically and appropriately
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. Evenwhen you use the best evidence available, application and outcomes will differ; as
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a nurse,you will develop critical thinking skills to determine whether evidence is relevan
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t and appropriate.
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DIFFERENCE: CognitiveLevel: Application OBJECTIVE: Discuss the benefits of evidence-
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based practice.TOP: Evidence-Based Practice KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment (management of care)
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