A nurse researcher is designing a study examining the construct of anxiety. The researcher could operationalize anxiety through what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vital signs readouts
b. Observation
c. Sweat-level measurements
d. Interview
e. Paper and pencil scale
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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Correct Changes in vital signs can indicate increased anxiety.
Observation could be used to identify specific behaviors often associated with anxiety.
Anxiety is associated with changes in sweat production.
Interviews of subjects could elicit subjective descriptions of anxiety.
Paper and pencil scales or instruments are available to address anxiety.
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