The nurse is participating on a committee to select evidence-based practice guidelines.Which of the following statements by the nurse indicate a clear understanding of the purpose of these guidelines?

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Evidence-based practice guidelines provide the best evidence to make decisions about the care of individual clients. B is incorrect because guidelines draw on the evidence from multiple sources, not just one research study. C is incorrect because while ensuring cost-effective care may be a benefit, it is not the primary purpose of evidence-based practice guidelines. D is incorrect because safe staffing ratios may be a topic for guidelines, but not the overarching purpose of guidelines.

The Nurse Is Participating on a Committee to Select Evidence-Based