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A nurse can determine if the knowledge in a research study is usable for clinical practice by conducting a critical appraisal. Critical appraisal is a process in which research is carefully examined to judge how trustworthy it is (Carpenter et al., 2020). Another way a research study can be tested is by ensuring that the study is peer-reviewed and houses sources that are relevant and can be backed up. A critical thinker would look at how relevant the evidence is, for example, does this study apply to my current profession? Do the interventions make sense for my patient population? And are the outcomes realistic for my practice? Another way a critical thinker can look at evidence is if it is patient-centered and the findings are consistent. Credibility and clinical significance are very important to my decisions because findings that are clinically significant improve the medical care of patients, this includes their physical function, mental status, and social life (Sharma, 2021). Credibility is important because it offers sources that give high-quality information and encourage processes that diminish conflicts of interest and promote accountability as well as transparency (Kington et al., 2021). The internet has been a beautiful thing when it comes