The nurse reviews quality improvement results and outcomes ...

[tnt_battle]

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]

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.

[tnt_battle]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[aliotak]

Gracias!