To build the body of knowledge of nursing, a problem amenable to study should be
a. able to ensure participants that the intervention is a "good idea."
b. based on published research findings and fit logically with what is already known.
c. an original area of study never researched previously.
d. able to produce results that are applicable to a variety of situations.
ANS: B
A
An intervention being a "good idea" does not mean it will build the body of knowledge unless it relates to what we already know.
B
To build a body of knowledge, one needs to extend what one already knows.
C
Although original research is excellent, to build the body of knowledge, the foundational work must be expanded.
D
Not all problems occur in a variety of settings.
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