The nurse researcher has traveled across country to a library that holds historical documents significant to the study topic. What should the researcher do first?
1. Find a good study table to use while working.
2. Walk around the library, looking for the documents.
3. Consult with one of the librarians.
4. Look for the library's card catalog.
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Rationale 1: Although good study space may be at a premium, this is not the best first action.
Rationale 2: A tour of the library is helpful, but the researcher needs a tour guide.
Rationale 3: This is the first step to take. The librarian can save the researcher valuable time and make the researcher more comfortable in the environment.
Rationale 4: Card catalogs are now generally online, not a physical feature of the library.
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