The nurse is looking for the most current evidence related to a newly FDA-approved medication.Which of the following sources provides the most current information?
A) The worldwide Web
B) Popular periodicals
C) Textbooks
D) Scholarly journals

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most recently published information is available via the worldwide Web because content can be uploaded quickly.Popular periodicals may provide current information,but it is not likely to be as reliable as other sources.Textbooks require time to write and publish.By the time they are purchased,the material contained within a textbook is 1 to 2 years old,so it is not the up-to-the-minute information.Scholarly journals are the second most current information and are generally very reliable,although all information needs to be evaluated for application to the nurse's practice.

The Nurse Is Looking for the Most Current Evidence Related