A well-constructed problem statement formulated at the beginning of a nursing research study should:
A) incorporate nursing theory.
B) include significant references.
C) identify benefits of the study.
D) indicate the population.
Ans: D
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The problem statement should be clear and unambiguous, express a relationship between two or more variables, identify the population to be studied, and encourage empiric testing.
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