Why Do Nurses Who Do Not Conduct Research Need to Understand

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why do nurses who do not conduct research need to understand the nursing research process?

• A) To identify potential participants for clinical research studies
• B) To assist in collecting accurate data for clinical research studies
• C) To teach patients and families about the usefulness of participation in research
• D) To be able to evaluate nursing research reports for relevance to their own clinical practice

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Definitions:

Sense Of Security

A feeling of safety and stability that comes from believing that one is protected from harm and risk.

Grapevine

Transfers information through networks of friendships and acquaintances.

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to believe one’s culture and its values are superior to those of others.

Alternative Points

Perspectives or options that differ from the main or currently considered paths, often providing creative or novel solutions to problems.