In caring for patients,it is important for the nurse to realize that evidence-based practice is
A) The only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
B) Secondary to traditional or standard care knowledge.
C) Dependent on patient values and expectations.
D) Not shown to provide better patient outcomes.

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Even when the best evidence available is used,application and outcomes will differ based on patient values,preferences,concerns,and/or expectations.Nurses often care for patients on the basis of tradition or convenience,or the standard,"It has always been done this way." Although these sources have value,it is important to learn to rely more on research evidence than on non-research evidence.Patients who receive care based on the most recent and best evidence experience 28% better outcomes.

In Caring for Patients,it Is Important for the Nurse to Realize