Which of the following is the practicing nurse's most important ...

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Which of the following is the practicing nurse's most important source of researchable problems?
 
  a. The nurse's own clinical practice
  b. Review of the literature
  c. Nursing theories
  d. Administrative mandates to conduct clinical research on every hospital unit

Question 2

Which of the following are considered evidence-generating? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Replication of previous research
  b. Identification of research topics, followed by basic research
  c. Applied research studies that examine clinical response to interventions
  d. Reviews of the literature
  e. Qualitative research examining responses to diagnosis

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The practice of nursing must be based on knowledge or evidence generated through research. Thus, clinical practice is an extremely important source for research problems. Problems can evolve from clinical observations. A review of patient records, treatment plans, and procedure manuals might reveal concerns or raise questions about practice that could be the basis for research problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Research topics are concepts, phenomena of interest, or broad problem areas that researchers can focus on to enhance evidence-based nursing. However, the lack of replication studies severely limits the generation of sound research findings needed for evidence-based practice in nursing. Basic, or pure, research is a scientific investigation that involves the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake, or for the pleasure of learning and finding truth. The purpose of basic research is to generate and refine theory and build constructs; thus, the findings are frequently not directly useful in practice. Replication of previously conducted research is essential for knowledge development. By questioning and reviewing the literature, researchers begin to recognize a specific area of concern and the knowledge gap that surrounds it; however, review of the literature does not generate knowledgeit reviews previous knowledge. Questions focusing on investigating new techniques to improve existing skills, patient responses to techniques, or ways to educate patients and families to perform techniques. . . could add to knowledge needed for evidence-based practice.