A team of nurses wants to integrate evidence-based practice into a facility's clinical pathways. Which step should the team implement first?

A) Acquire findings from published literature.
B) Apply the research findings to clinical practice.
C) Assess the outcomes of using new research findings.
D) Ask questions to identify clinical problems that should be changed.

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and preferences.

Clinical Pathways

Standardized care plans that outline the optimal sequencing and timing of interventions by healthcare professionals for a specific diagnosis or procedure.

Published Literature

Written works that have been formally printed or digitally released for public consumption, often after peer review or editorial vetting.