The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to
A) offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem.
B) prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices.
C) prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center.
D) research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem.

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Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the integration of the best available evidence, combined with clinical expertise, which enables health practitioners of all varieties to address health care questions with an evaluative and qualitative approach. EBP preparing the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices reflects too narrow a scope for research. EBP preparing the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center has no basis for requiring evidence-based research. EBP to research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem is incorrect.

The Chief Purpose of Evidence-Based Practice Is to