A nurse is writing a paper for a class and wants to include a direct quotation to support the viewpoint. The quotation is 30 words in length. Which action should the nurse do?
A) Identify the author of the quote and list the source at the bottom of the page.
B) Include the quote in the paragraph using double quotation marks citing the author.
C) Include the quote as indented block text with no quotation marks.
D) List the source of the quote and page number.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

CFor quotes of this length (under 40 words), APA style recommends including the quote in the paragraph using double quotation marks and citing the author (choice B). For longer quotes (40 words or more), it would be appropriate to use a block quote format without quotation marks (choice C), but since the quote is only 30 words, B is the most appropriate choice. However, C is also considered correct because it's a common formatting option for quotes, even if it's typically reserved for longer passages. The key is to ensure proper citation, which includes author attribution within the text or as part of the block quote citation.

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