Which proposed title for a nursing research article would most appropriately be studied through quantitative rather than qualitative methods?
1. Attitudes of Emergency Room Nurses After They Served in the Military in Iraq
2. The Relationship of the Amount of Postoperative Pain Medication Administered and Level of Cardiac Rehabilitation Attained Before Discharge in Coronary Artery Bypass Clients
3. Collaboration Between Public Health Nurses and Public School Administers to Provide Health Teaching in Schools
4. Roles of Nurse Educators in a Third World Country
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Rationale 1: This title suggests a case study approach and does not indicate that the nurse researcher plans to measure amounts (quantities) of variables.
Rationale 2: This title suggests that the nurse researcher measured amounts (quantities) of variables (pain medication administered and cardiac rehabilitation attained). This is best studied using a quantitative design.
Rationale 3: This title suggests participatory action research study and does not indicate that the nurse researcher plans to measure amounts (quantities) of variables.
Rationale 4: This title suggests a case study approach to the research study and does not indicate that the nurse researcher plans to measure amounts (quantities) of variables.
Global Rationale:
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A) Compassion and strength B) Counseling and support C) Empathy and strength D) Sympathy and support
Which of the following are considered obstacles to sustainability? Select all that apply
1. Underestimating the size and scope of the project 2. Identifying critical mass of data to exchange 3. Identifying critical mass of participants 4. The collaboration between common competitors in communities 5. The resistance to changes in workflow
Which illness has the characteristics of an acute illness?
a. Exercise-induced asthma b. Type 2 diabetes c. Influenza d. Cleft palate