The nurse is reviewing steps performed within the research process. Which actions indicate that the nurse worked through the step equivalent to the nursing diagnosis phase of the nursing process?
Select all that apply.
1. Analyzed results
2. Collected information
3. Chose an appropriate theory
4. Conducted a literature review
5. Identified a research question
Correct Answer: 3, 4
Conducting a literature review and choosing an appropriate theory are actions of the research process that are comparable to the nursing diagnosis phase of the nursing process. Analyzing results is comparable to the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Collecting information is comparable to the implementation phase of the nursing process. Identifying a research question is comparable to the assessment phase of the nursing process.
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