To use evidence-based practice appropriately, you need to collect ...

[Bob-Dole]

To use evidence-based practice appropriately, you need to collect the most relevant and best evidence and critically appraise the evidence you gather. This process also includes: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Asking a clinical question
  b. Applying the evidence
  c. Evaluating the practice decision
  d. Communicating your results

Question 2

The nurse has done a literature search and has found 25 possible articles on the topic that she is studying. To determine which of those 25 best fit her inquiry, the nurse should first look at:
 
  a. The abstracts
  b. Literature reviews
  c. The Methods sections
  d. The narrative sections

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
EBP comprises six steps (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2005):
1. Ask a clinical question.
2. Collect the most relevant and best evidence.
3. Critically appraise the evidence you gather.
4. Apply or integrate evidence along with one's clinical expertise and patient preferences and values in making a practice decision or change.
5. Evaluate the practice decision or change.
6. Communicate your results.

Answer to Question 2

A
The abstract is a brief summary of the article that quickly tells you if the article is research- or clinically-based. An abstract summarizes the purpose of the study or clinical query, the major themes or findings, and the implications for nursing practice.

The literature review usually gives you a good idea of how past research led to the researcher's question. The Methods or Design section explains how a research study is organized and conducted to answer the research question or to test the hypothesis. The narrative of a manuscript differs according to the type of evidence-based article, either clinical or research.