Which activity systematically inquires about the problems encountered in nursing practice and into the modalities of client care?
A) Nursing research
B) Managed care
C) Outcome criteria
D) Scientific inquiry
Ans: A
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Nursing research is defined as a systematic inquiry into the problems encountered in nursing practice and into the modalities of client care, such as support and comfort, prevention of trauma, promotion of recovery, health education, health appraisal, and coordination of health care. Managed care is not associated with research into nursing practice.
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