Which type of clinical application of qualitative research would help a nurse describe the trajectory of an illness?
a. Insight or empathy
b. Assessment of status or progress
c. Anticipatory guidance
d. Coaching
ANS: B
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A The mode "insight or empathy" would help a nurse to understand patients better and to offer more sensitive support.
B The mode of clinical application "assessment of status or progress" enables a nurse to describe the trajectory of an illness.
C The mode "anticipatory guidance" enables a nurse to share qualitative findings with the patient.
D The mode "coaching" enables a nurse to advise patients of steps they can take to reduce distress or improve adjustment to an illness according to the evidence in the study.
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