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BasedPracticegGrove: Understanding Nursing Research, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE z
1. Which best describes evidence-based-practice (EBP)?
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a. A combination of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and thegneeds and
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values of patients.
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b. Adeterminationof the factors necessaryto control patientgresponses to care. z z z z z z z z z
c. Thedevelopment of population care guidelines applicable to all patients.
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d. Theutilization ofquantitative and qualitative studies to enhance patient outcomes.
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stick injuries. To studythis, the nurse manager will employ which method of study?
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water, and adequate nutrition.
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