A group of nurses who are working with the nurse manager are preparing to conduct a research study on the effects of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts on nurses working on a general medical-surgical unit. One of the nurses says, "I always have trouble finding relevant research articles." Which response by the nurse manager would be most appropriate to help this nurse?
A) "Just practice reviewing research studies, and then you'll understand what you need to look for."
B) "Maybe it's best if you check out a research textbook to give you some pointers in what to do."
C) "Let's go together to ask the librarian for help in finding journals that specialize in research."
D) "Look at a research article for the sections and see what each contains to help focus the search."

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C is the most appropriate response because it offers direct, practical assistance by suggesting collaboration with a librarian who is skilled in locating specialized journals and research articles, which can significantly streamline the search for relevant literature.

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