The nurse is conducting a research project on optimal time frames for postoperative ambulation of patients. After identifying the problem, what is the next step in the research process?
a. Selecting the population
b. Reviewing the literature
c. Identifying the instrument to use for data analysis
d. Obtaining approval to conduct the study
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A Following identification of the problem and review of the literature, the researcher will design the study protocol. Selecting the population is a component of this phase of the research process.
B After identifying the problem, the next step in the research process is reviewing the literature in order to determine what is known about the problem.
C Identifying the instrument to use for data analysis occurs during the process of designing the study protocol. This step would occur during the study design phase of the research process after problem identification and literature review have taken place.
D Obtaining necessary approvals is part of conducting the study, which follows the design phase in the research process.
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