Reasons for a Research-Practice Gap Include All of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

Reasons for a research-practice gap include all of the following except:

• A) Nurses lack the skill of reading research reports.
• B) Nurses don't develop an opportunity for acceptance of change.
• C) Nurses are encouraged by administration to resist change in practice.
• D) Nurse researchers and clinicians use different language.

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and mood swings as it can help stabilize mood.

Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment in which electric currents are passed through the brain to induce seizures, intended to provide relief from mental disorders.

Intellectual Impairment

A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, impacting daily life and skills.

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is a complex issue with psychological, social, biological, cultural, and environmental factors.