The use of research to guide nursing practice is called:
a. utilization.
b. dissemination.
c. generalizability.
d. analysis.
ANS: A
Correct: Utilization of research guides nursing practice. Clinical agencies need to make a commitment to implementing research findings and then developing policies and procedures to guide the implementation process.
Incorrect:
b. Dissemination is defined as the spreading of information, generally through published reports or by word of mouth.
c. Generalizability is when findings true for the sample are found to be true for the entire population.
d. Analysis is the second step or phase of the nursing process.
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