A researcher is preparing a timeline for a new study. At what point in the design process should the researcher seek approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

Which question is formulated in a manner that is best answered through a research study rather than through other ways of knowing about the clinical subject mater?

Which key element should the nurse include in this evidence-based research question: "Does the use of guided imagery improve pain relief when used in conjunction with oral analgesics?"

The nursing staff on a surgical unit decides to initiate a study aimed at reducing the rate of nosocomial infections on their unit. What resource would provide the most current and relevant information the staff needs prior to implementation of this study?

A research study published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal describes the use of focus groups to obtain information regarding antepartal clients' understanding and recognition of danger signs associated with pregnancy. Findings indicated that health education did not translate to appropriate health behaviors and that cultural beliefs may have led to underutilization of health services. Based on these research findings, which intervention should the nurse working in an antepartal clinic implement?

In this statement describing the methodology of a research study, how was the snowball sample obtained?

Which study design allows for manipulation of independent and dependent variables?

An adolescent is receiving an experimental medication for cancer treatment as part of a federally-funded, multi-site, randomized clinical trial. Study protocol requires that one of the adolescent's parents must be present each time the medication is infused to sign the consent to treat. While the pharmacist is preparing the 4th infusion, the nurse receives a call from the parent, who is delayed for at least 3 hours in coming to the hospital but offers verbal consent to the procedure since the previous 3 treatments have gone smoothly. What action should the nurse take?

A nurse reads this statement from the results section of a research article published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal: "Data analysis indicated a statistically significant increase in nosocomial infection rates in postoperative clients in the intensive care unit at Hospital A as compared to infection rates of a similar sample at Hospital B, but the incidence of client complications from these infections was minimal at both institutions." Which action should the nurse take based on the correct interpretation of this research finding?

Anurse is designing a study to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative teaching to clients undergoing total knee replacement surgery. To best identify previous research studies that investigated client teaching effectiveness, what should the nurse do first?

What activity by the nurse best describes the adoption of an evidence-based practice in the delivery of client care?