Caregivers and leaders of a university medical center are pleased ...

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Caregivers and leaders of a university medical center are pleased that their facility has recently been granted Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). What does this designation indicate about the hospital?
 
  A) The hospital has met specific outcomes for which EBP forms the foundation.
  B) The hospital has demonstrated positive patient outcomes and attracted practitioners from outside the geographic region.
  C) The hospital has proven to be a site where new research is conducted and new evidence is generated.
  D) The hospital has demonstrated the presence of a cohort of staff committed to providing EBP.

Question 2

A nurse is conducting a search for clinical practice guidelines that address the management of constipation in the elderly. Which of the following principles should the nurse integrate into the search?
 
  A) A high-quality clinical practice guideline should have universal applicability.
  B) The geographical origin of the authors and sponsoring body should determine clinical applicability.
  C) The nurse should reject guidelines that have included levels III and IV evidence.
  D) The nurse should appraise the applicability and relevance of guidelines before implementing them.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D

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