The nurse educators at a large, tertiary care hospital have proposed a research project that will gauge the implementation of evidence-based practice around falls prevention.
What is the most distinctive characteristic of an evidence-based practice implementation project?
A) The results may be applied to settings beyond the study site.
B) The study will apply existing knowledge rather than creating new knowledge.
C) The interventions in question are within the scope of independent nursing practice.
D) The interventions will take clinical expertise and patient preferences into account.
Question 2
A nurse who provides care on a postsurgical unit is reviewing a qualitative study that examines the experiences of patients upon awakening in postanesthetic recovery (PAR).
Which of the following considerations is the most significant determinant of the study's quality and rigor?
A) The researcher has explicitly justified the chosen study design.
B) The findings and interpretations of the study are rooted in the data.
C) The conclusions of the study are consistent with existing literature on the subject.
D) The findings have the potential to positively impact nursing practice.
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