Author Question: Place the steps of evidence-based practice in the correct order. 1. Evaluate the evidence. 2. ... (Read 141 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Place the steps of evidence-based practice in the correct order.

1. Evaluate the evidence.
2. Identify the clinical question.
3. Apply the evidence.
4. Evaluate the outcome.
5. Find the evidence to answer the question.

Question 2

The nurse manager overhears staff discussing the shortage of nurses. The staff is misinformed if which statement is made?

1. There are more nurses retiring than are entering the profession.
2. The demand for nurses is declining because of fewer hospital admissions.
3. There are insufficient numbers of nursing faculty to teach interested students.
4. The number of women in nursing still outnumbers men and minorities.

Anna · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 5, 1, 3, 4
Explanation: This follows very closely with the nursing process. The nurse must know the question to be
answered before beginning the search for the evidence with which to answer it. Nurses always
evaluate an action once it is complete.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. The demand for nurses is increasing because of sicker clients both in the hospital and in
outpatient settings. It is true that more are retiring than are entering (especially Baby Boomers),
there are insufficient nursing faculty numbers, and women outnumber men and minorities in
the profession.