Few empirical studies on rural nursing practice have been done. Most of what exits consists of anecdotal reports by nurses. Which of the following is an area of research that may be of importance to nursing practice?
1. Information about residents living in the intermountain and Midwestern regions
2. Information on the stressors and rewards of rural practice
3. Studies related to moving from rural environments to urban ones
4. Studies about the effects of air pollution
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Research on the stressors and rewards of rural practice is needed according to AHQR.
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___ collect data at specified intervals
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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