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When conducting nursing research, what is the
primary purpose of a literature review?
 a. To summarize the key findings of the researcher's
own study
 b. To identify existing knowledge and gaps in the
literature related to the research topic
 c. To provide a detailed description of the research
methodology used
 d. To present the statistical analysis of the research
data
 Answer: b. To identify existing knowledge and gaps
in the literature related to the research topic
 Rationale: A literature review in nursing research
serves to examine existing literature and identify gaps
in knowledge, helping to inform the research focus
and contribute to the existing body of knowledge.
Which research design is best suited for investigating
cause-and-effect relationships between variables in
nursing research?
 a. Descriptive design
 b. Correlational design
 c. Experimental design
 d. Cross-sectional design
 Answer: c. Experimental design
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