Select the reasons that critiquing research reports is a valuable skill for the nurse to develop. Standard Text: Select all that apply

Question

1. Most published research has serious flaws that should be considered.
2. This is a difficult skill to master, and having the skill makes the nurse more marketable.
3. In order to use research evidence, the nurse must be able to determine if the research has value.
4. It is a fundamental skill of scholarship.
5. It helps the reader develop research skills.

Answer 1

3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Some published research studies have serious flaws, but the majority of studies have only minor issues or no issues at all.
Rationale 2: The skill does take time to master, but marketability is not the reason it is important.
Rationale 3: This is an essential consideration. The nurse must be able to decide independently if a study was conducted correctly so the determination of accuracy of implications can be made accurately.
Rationale 4: At its very basic level, this is a fundamental skill of scholarship. Nurses are struggling to be identified as professionals and in an independent profession, so achievement of these skills is important.
Rationale 5: This is a correct statement. Reading other's research and critiquing that research helps to build skills.
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