The nursing student providing care for an assigned client knows that the information documented in the client's nursing care plan could potentially be used in research to optimize client care. Which type of research is used to convert research knowledge i
A) Translational research
B) Transformational research
C) Quantitative research
D) Qualitative research
Answer: A
Translational research is emerging as a systematic approach of converting research knowledge into applications of health care for improved client outcomes. When scientific evidence is translated into practical applications, human health can be improved. Information can flow back and forth between researchers and clinicians to further investigate diseases and human response to them.
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