In light of the continually-changing clinical context in which she provides care, a nurse is aware of the need to ensure that her practice is current. Which of the following actions is most likely to help the nurse achieve this goal?
A) Continually eliciting input from more senior nurses
B) Staying current with published evidence that has been critically appraised
C) Regularly attending continuing education opportunities
D) Reviewing the practice guidelines and evidence that are presented in textbooks available on the unit and at the hospital library
Question 2
A hospital educator has been commissioned with identifying evidence to inform a revision of the hospital's policy on the use of physical restraints.
During the search, what parameters should the nurse establish for the dates of articles and other information sources?
A) Articles should be ranked according to publication date, with the most recent articles being prioritized.
B) The nurse should attempt to identify collaborative evidence for any source that is more than 3 years old.
C) The nurse should establish a cutoff for sources more than 5 years old.
D) The nurse should prioritize the quality and comprehensiveness of the evidence over its date of publication.
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