A nurse is using the scientific method to solve a patient situation.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Collect data.
B) Identify a problem.
C) Formulate a question.
D) Evaluate the results.

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Identifying the problem is the first step in the scientific method.The steps of the scientific method are as follows: Identify the problem; Collect data; Form a question or hypothesis; Test the question or hypothesis; Evaluate results of the study.Collect data is the second step.Formulate a question is the third step.Evaluate the results is the last step.

A Nurse Is Using the Scientific Method to Solve a Patient