What is evidence-based nursing practice and why is it important?
A 53-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis wants to possibly change her medication to short-term low-dose corticosteroids instead of NSAIDS, which are upsetting her stomach. Will the corticosteroids be as effective?#5 Jeff, a smoker of more than 30 years, has tried to quit unsuccessfully in the past. A friend of his recently quit with acupuncture. He wonders if he should try it.Instructions:Choose one (1) clinical scenario above, and answer the following questions:What is evidence-based nursing practice and why is it important?What is the PICO process?Formulate a well defined clinical question that will yield the most relevant and best evidence.Describe the background of the question Present the question using PICOT formatIndicate what will be the best study to answer the clinical question.
