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tnt_battle

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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



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Answer to Question 1

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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.




tnt_battle

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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