The nurse plans a study comparing the occurrence of anxiety disorders in military personnel deployed overseas with those who served strictly within the borders of the United States. What research design should be selected for this study?
A) Experimental
B) Quasi-Experimental
C) Cohort
D) Nonexperimental
D
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A nonexperimental design should be selected for this study. When researchers do not intervene by controlling the independent variable, the study is nonexperimental, or, in the medical literature, observational.
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a. Improved vision at night b. Vision problems when going from a dark to a bright room c. Nearsightedness d. Increased tear secretion
The communication technique of ____________________ is being used when the nurse asks, "Are you saying you are disappointed?"
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse has set a goal of becoming a clinical nurse leader (CNL). What actions should this nurse plan to reach this goal?
1. Obtain experience as a nurse manager. 2. Learn as much as possible about the hospital's organization. 3. Take a class in hospital administration. 4. Return to school to obtain a master's degree.
The most difficult to change is:
a. attitudes. b. group behavior. c. knowledge. d. individual behavior.