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shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Evidence-based practice is the integration of the best:

a. Randomized clinical trials, clinical expertise, and patients' requestsb. Research evidence, clinical expertise, and patients' valuesc. Quantitative research, clinical expertise, and patients' preferencesd. Research findings, clinical experience, and patients' preferences

Question 2

The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses directs nurses to provide patient care that is:

a. Curativeb. Utilitarianc. Negotiabled. Respectful

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: b
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a. Evidence-based practice is the use of evidence that may include research beyond randomized clinical trials.
b. These elements are the accepted definition of evidence-based practice.
c. Qualitative research, as well as quantitative research, contributes to evidence-based practice.
d. Clinical expertise, as well as clinical experience, defines evidence-based practice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: d
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a. Adaptation rather than cure is the goal of nursing.
b. Nursing does not define the value of a person by his or her utility.
c. The Code of Ethics outlines the nursing profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard.
d. Respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual is part of the Code of Ethics.