The nurse has defined a research problem. What action should the nurse take next?
1. Formulate a hypothesis.
2. Define variables.
3. Review the literature.
4. Select a design.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Before progressing with the research design, the researcher determines what is known and not known about the problem. A thorough review of the literature provides the foundation on which to build new knowledge. Next, a hypothesis is formulated, variables are defined, and the research design is selected.
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