A nurse is using a clinical practice guideline. Which of the following describes the situations that the nurse may be facing? (Select all that apply.)
A) Recommending the administration of the influenza vaccination to a client
B) Creating agency policies and procedures
C) Developing a program targeting obesity prevention
D) Researching interventions that would improve care for a tuberculosis client
E) Documenting the assessment of a client with congestive heart failure

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Clinical practice guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. They can be used for recommending vaccinations (A), developing programs for health issues like obesity (C), and researching interventions for improving care for specific conditions such as tuberculosis (D). Creating agency policies and procedures (B) and documenting assessments (E) are not directly related to the use of clinical practice guidelines, as these activities are more about organizational management and routine clinical documentation, respectively.

A Nurse Is Using a Clinical Practice Guideline