A nurse recognizes that there is an increase in urinary tract infections when urinary catheters are left in place more than 24 hours. The nurse questions, "Does leaving catheters in place more than 24 hours increase the risk of infection?" The nurse has initiated which method of research?
A) Evidence-based practice
B) Translational research
C) Clinical research informatics
D) Research utilization

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The nurse is using evidence-based practice by questioning and investigating whether leaving catheters in place for more than 24 hours increases the risk of infection, which involves integrating clinical expertise with the best available research evidence.

A Nurse Recognizes That There Is an Increase in Urinary