The nurse researcher is designing the implementation phase of a quantitative study.At which point will the nurse be able to recruit subjects for data collection?
A)Upon submission of the research study to the institutional review board
B)Before the institutional review board reviews the research proposal
C)When authorization is granted by the institutional review board
D)After the data collection tool is tested for reliability and validity

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Subjects can only be recruited for data collection after authorization is granted by the institutional review board. Before the IRB grants authorization, the researcher cannot begin any aspects of the study, including recruitment of subjects. Options A and D are incorrect because they do not address the IRB's role in approving the study, and option B is incorrect because recruitment cannot occur before IRB approval.

The Nurse Researcher Is Designing the Implementation Phase of a Quantitative