Question

The preceptor tells a new nurse to dangle the patient's legs on the side of the bed before attempting to assist the patient to stand. The new nurse asks the preceptor why the legs need to dangle first, and the preceptor states, "This is how we always get a patient out of bed." The preceptor's statement is an example of which type of evidence?

Answer 1

Answer:

The preceptor's statement is an example of tradition.

Explanation:

Notice how the preceptor does not offer an explanation based on evidence from experimentation. He simply states that that is the way it has always been done. That is an example of tradition, which can be a barrier to evidence-based practice. Tradition limits problem solving. It prevents changes from happening, often maintaining obsolete practices that could very well be updated for better results.