Which topic suggests the qualitative research approach used most often by nurse researchers who wish to solve a problem?
1. Nurse and patient management of pain associated with bone cancer
2. Lived experiences of mothers of stillborn infants
3. Rites associated with female puberty among natives of India
4. Effect of tooth brushing three times per day on rates of nosocomial pneumonia in ventilated clients
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Rationale 1: The most typical approach to studying this topic is the case study approach. The case study approach is not typically used to solve a problem.
Rationale 2: This topic suggests a phenomenological study. This approach adds to theory but does not solve problems.
Rationale 3: This topic suggests an ethnographic study. This approach adds to theory but does not solve problems.
Rationale 4: This topic suggests action research, which is typical of nurse researchers. Nurse researchers could use any qualitative approach, but action research has a goal of improving nursing practice for the benefit of the client.
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