The nurse describes to a student nurse how to use evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for patients. Which statement,if made by the nurse,would be the most accurate?

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Evidence-based practice (EBP)is the use of the best research-based evidence combined with clinician expertise. Clinical judgment based on the nurse's clinical experience is part of EBP,but clinical decision making should also incorporate current research and research-based guidelines. Evaluation of patient outcomes is important,but interventions should be based on research from randomized control studies with a large number of subjects.

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