A nursing student is assigned to develop a research question using a quantitative approach. Which question should the student write that demonstrates this approach?
1. How do siblings react to a new baby of a second marriage after divorce of their parents?
2. What dressing selections work best for a wound dehiscence?
3. What support do terminal cancer clients find least beneficial in hospice care?
4. Does expression of client spirituality affect recovery time?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Qualitative research most often explores the subjective experiences of human beings.
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