The critical appraisal question that would most accurately evaluate the applicability to nursing practice of a research report is what?
a. Would it be possible to replicate this study in another clinical setting?
b. Are the results of each hypothesis or research question presented and presented objectively?
c. Did testing of the hypothesis(es) or research question(s) clearly support or not support each hypothesis or research question?
d. Was there an observation guide?
ANS: A
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A This question would evaluate the applicability to nursing practice.
B This question would evaluate conclusions, implications, and recommendations.
C This question would evaluate the data analysis.
D This question would evaluate data-collection methods and procedures.
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