Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art & Science of Person
Centered Care, 10th Edition; Taylor, Lynn, Bartlett.
Chapter 2: Theory, Research, and Evidence Based Practice-
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A nursing student questions the primary b. Scientific knowledge
nurse about instilling air into an NG tube to Scientific knowledge is obtained through the scientific
confirm placement, when they learned that method of research: this leads to evidence-based practice.
x=ray validation of the tube's tip in the Instinct, such as "I feel this is correct" is not a source of
stomach reflects best practice. The student knowledge.
is validating safe nursing practice with which Traditional knowledge is part of nursing practice
passed down type of knowledge? from generation to generation, often without research or data
a.Instinctive knowledge to support it. (Ex: daily bathing & changing bed lines each
b. Scientific knowledge day.)
c.Authoritative knowledge Authoritative knowledge comes from an expert an is
d.Traditional knowledge accepted as truth based on the person's perspective
expertise.