Author Question: The nurse reviews quality improvement results and outcomes evaluations before selecting ... (Read 37 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse reviews quality improvement results and outcomes evaluations before selecting evidence-based practice interventions for a patient's care. What information is the nurse using?

1. Issue of interest
2. Internal evidence
3. External evidence
4. Patient population

Question 2

The nurse is identifying external evidence to be used when implementing evidence-based practice for a patient's care. What should the nurse use as external evidence?

1. Textbooks
2. Research studies
3. Standardized care plans
4. Patient teaching materials

yotaSR5 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Internal evidence is derived from quality improvement and outcomes evaluations. External evidence comes from well-designed research studies. The issue of interest and the patient population are used to design the clinical question.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

External evidence comes from well-designed research studies. Textbooks, standardized care plans, and patient teaching materials are not sources for external evidence.