The nurse is updating a patient care policy based on current literature.Which action by the nurse is best?
A)Search online for similar policies from other hospitals.
B)Review the table of contents of several current journals.
C)Ask the librarian at the public library for assistance.
D)Use Google Scholar to locate appropriate journal articles.

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Using Google Scholar to locate relevant and current literature is the best option as it allows the nurse to access peer-reviewed journal articles that are likely to provide the most updated and reliable information. Searching online for policies from other hospitals may not provide the most current or evidence-based information. Reviewing the table of contents of journals may help the nurse identify relevant articles, but it does not ensure that the articles are the most current or reliable. Asking the librarian at the public library for assistance may be helpful, but it is unlikely to provide access to the most current and relevant literature.

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