The nurse is doing a literature review related to a potential problem that has been identified on the nursing unit. The nurse realizes that nursing research is important in that it is designed to (Select all that apply.)
a. Enhance the nurse's chance at promotion.
b. Identify new knowledge.
c. Improve professional practice.
d. Enhance effective use of resources.
e. Lead to decreases in budget expenditures.
ANS: B, C, D
Nursing research is a way to identify new knowledge, improve professional education and practice, and use resources effectively. Effective use of resources does not always result in lower budget expenditures, but rather more effective use of resources. A promotion is not a direct result of research.
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