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folubunmi

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The nurse manager is attempting to explain why the greatest number of medication errors occurs during the evening shift. The nurse manager chooses a quasi-experimental design to study this relationship, because:
 
  a. complete control over the variance is not possible.
  b. it allows for randomization.
  c. it allows for control over the independent variable.
  d. the variable needs to be manipulated.

Question 2

The nurse manager is communicating research findings of a study involving a change in practice. This is an example of which type of research utilization in the practice setting?
 
  a. Persuasive
  b. Direct
  c. Indirect
  d. Semi-direct



mariahkathleeen

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Answer to Question 1

A
In quasi-experimental designs, strict control is not possible. Options b, c, and d are true of expe-rimental studies.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse manager is using direct research utilization. Options a, c, and d are incorrect.



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