In designating the research functions of the nursing staff,which function would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate nursing degree?
A) Use skills of critical appraisal to understand and appraise the steps of the research process
B) Provide expert consulting about the way in which clinical services are delivered
C) Develop methods to monitor the quality of nursing practice in the clinical setting
D) Provide leadership in applying scientific knowledge in nursing practice

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Correct A: A baccalaureate-prepared nurse should be able to use skills of critical appraisal to both understand and appraise the steps of the research process.
Incorrect B: Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)-level nurses are at the bedside implementing protocols,whereas expert consulting is reserved for master of science in nursing (MSN)-level or PhD-level nurses.
Incorrect C: Developing methods is reserved for nurses with advanced education.
Incorrect D: Providing leadership is reserved for nurses with advanced education.

In Designating the Research Functions of the Nursing Staff,which Function