A researcher conducting outcomes research is focusing on what component of patient care?

a. Assessment
b. Care planning
c. Interventions
d. Evaluation


ANS: D
Although an understanding of all processes used to provide patient care (care planning, interventions, and evaluation) is necessary to explain end results, they are not the focus of outcomes research. Outcomes research focuses on the end results of patient care.
Outcomes research focuses on the end results or evaluation component of the nursing process.
Outcomes research focuses on the end results or evaluation component of the nursing care process.
Outcomes research focuses on the end results or evaluation component of the nursing care process.

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