The nurse manager has an adequate understanding of research utilization when stating which of the following?
a. "In the process of research utilization, the emphasis is on finding new data.".
b. "A major component of the process is re-viewing current nursing practices.".
c. "The process involves transferring research findings into practice.".
d. "The process is solely based on critical thinking.".
C
Research utilization involves transferring research findings into practice. Emphasis is based on using existing data. A major component is reviewing completed nursing research studies and is based on critical thinking and decision making.
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