Author Question: A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the best rationale for ... (Read 43 times)

Marty · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the best rationale for the nurse's behavior?

a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations.

Question 2

A nurse wants to incorporate psychosocial theories into nursing practice. Which elements will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

a. Physiological needs of the patient
b. Psychological needs of the patient
c. Sociocultural needs of the patient
d. Cognitive needs of the patient
e. Spiritual needs of the patient

memslove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a guide for nurses to structure how to make appropriate, timely, and effective clinical decisions. A textbook relies on the scientific literature, which may be outdated by the time the book is published. Unfortunately, much of the best evidence never reaches the bedside. EBP is not to be blindly applied without using good judgment and critical thinking skills.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
When nursing incorporates psychosocial theories into nursing practice, the nurse strives to meet the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients. Cognitive needs of the patient are included in educational theories.