What Is the Primary Role of Practicing Nurses in the Research

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?

• A) Designing research studies
• B) Collecting data for other researchers
• C) Identifying researchable problems
• D) Seeking funding to support research studies

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Definitions:

TSH

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary gland secreted hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Hormones

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and growth.

Follicular Cells

Epithelial cells found in the thyroid gland which synthesize and secrete thyroid hormones, or cells surrounding the ovum in an ovarian follicle.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.