An appropriate source for identification of a clinical-based research

An appropriate source for identification of a clinical-based research problem would be a/an:

a. Chief nurse administrator.
b. Nurse researcher.
c. Nursing faculty.
d. Practicing registered nurse.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
Research in nursing should influence nursing practice and address needs in nursing practice. Practicing nurses are best able to identify pertinent clinical problems for research.
Nurse managers are best able to identify administrative and management concerns amenable for research.
Clinical-based research requires that nurse researchers develop close relationships with practicing nurses so as to identify pertinent problems for nursing research.
Nursing faculty are best able to identify pertinent education concerns for research.