The Nurse Uses a PICOT Question to Develop an Evidence-Based

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses a PICOT question to develop an evidence-based change in protocol for a certain nursing procedure. However, to make these changes throughout the entire institution would require more evidence than is available at this time. What is the nurse's best option?

A) Conduct a pilot study to investigate findings.
B) Drop the idea of making the change at this time.
C) Insist that management hire the needed staff to facilitate the change.
D) Seek employment in another institution that may have the staff needed.