Which Statement Describes the Role of the Nurse in Research

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the role of the nurse in research?

• A) Nurses must be prepared at the baccalaureate or higher level of education to have any role in nursing research.
• B) Nurses with master's or higher levels of education are solely responsible for applying research to clinical practice.
• C) The research role of nurses prepared at both baccalaureate and master's levels of education includes critical appraisal skills.
• D) Regardless of the nursing education level, only the nurse with the most comprehensive understanding of statistical methods should interpret research findings.

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Definitions:

Government Regulation

Government regulation encompasses the laws and rules set forth by the government intended to control or manage certain practices, activities, or behaviors within an economy or society.

Entry Barriers

These are obstacles that prevent or hinder new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.

Government Failure

Situations where government interventions in the economy cause more inefficiency and problems than they solve.

Competitive Markets

Markets in which there are many buyers and sellers so that each has a negligible impact on the market price.