Which Statement in a Study About Preoperative Education and Postoperative

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement in a study about preoperative education and postoperative recovery times represents a research question?

• A) "What are the types of preoperative education materials that may be used?"
• B) "What are the constructs that facilitate adult learning among patients?"
• C) "What preoperative teaching will shorten postoperative recovery time?"
• D) "What is already known about preoperative teaching and postoperative recovery?"

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