The nurse is interested in implementing evidence-based care in practic

QUESTION

The nurse is interested in implementing evidence-based care in practice and is conducting a search for pertinent research studies. Which type of research is most likely to produce best evidence?

1. Literature review of the topic
2. Randomized clinical trial
3. Research that explains phenomena
4. Descriptive research

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 2

Randomized clinical trials are typically the gold standard for producing the best evidence. Literature reviews and descriptive research may provide ideas for the nurse to consider when looking for evidence-based topics. Research that explains phenomena is interesting, but less likely to produce best evidence practices.