The Experienced Staff Nurse Complains That Use of Evidence-Based Practice

Multiple Choice

The experienced staff nurse complains that use of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines has "reduced nursing to a cookbook profession." What is meant by this comment?

A) Some people believe that the guidelines are too easy to follow and take the challenge out of nursing.
B) Some people believe that the guidelines are written so that they could be followed by anyone, despite their educational level.
C) Some people believe that EBP guidelines are too proscriptive and do not allow for consideration of individual needs.
D) Some people believe that too many factors are left to the interpretation of the person who is reading the guidelines.