Which of the following sources generates new knowledge for nurses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Editorials in nursing journals
b. Qualitative research
c. Adhering to hospital policies
d. Research that tests a new sling scale for safety of patients and nurses
e. Quantitative research
f. Comparison of two different insulin dosing protocols
ANS: B, D, E
Nursing research is defined as a scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly and indirectly influences the delivery of evidence-based nursing. Nurses use a variety of research methods to test their reality and generate nursing knowledge, including quantitative research, qualitative research, outcomes research, and intervention research.
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