The nurse is reading a qualitative research report that asks, "Are post-myocardial infarction clients more interested in the length of their remaining life or in the quality of their remaining life?" What is the most important question for
the nurse to ask about this study? 1. How clearly is the process of data collection presented in the study?
2. Why didn't the researcher use a quantitative approach?
3. How clearly is the process of data analysis presented in the study?
4. Are data provided to answer the research question?
4
Rationale 1: This is an important consideration, but not as important as whether data are provided to answer the question.
Rationale 2: This subject lends itself better to a qualitative approach.
Rationale 3: This is an important consideration, but not as important as whether data are provided to answer the question.
Rationale 4: Although all of the answer options are important questions to ask when reading research, the most important consideration is whether the data are provided to answer the research question.
You might also like to view...
A 43-year-old client has just had a positive pregnancy test. She cries and states, "I just don't know what I'll do. I can't be pregnant." Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the most appropriate?
1. Decisional conflict related to unexpected pregnancy 2. Knowledge deficit related to advanced maternal age 3. Depression related to unexpected pregnancy 4. Self-esteem disturbance related to advanced maternal age
A nurse is assessing a patient's ability to manage existing health problems. What question by the nurse is most helpful?
a. "Can you tell me why it's important to test your blood glucose level at least daily?" b. "What were the results of your most re-cent A1C blood test?" c. "Which pharmacy do you use when your prescription needs to be refilled?" d. "Have you been experiencing pain in your feet?"
An infant has just returned from surgery for correction of bilateral congenital clubfeet. The infant has bilateral long-leg casts. The toes on both feet are edematous,but there is color, sensitivity,and movement to them. The nurse should
1. call the physician to report theedema. 2. elevate the legs on pillows. 3. apply a warm moist pack to the feet. 4. encourage movement of toes.
In the assessment of older-adult clients, it is often difficult to discriminate between delirium and dementia. Delirium is characterized by:
1. A slow progression 2. Lasting months to years 3. A normal state of alertness 4. Occurrences at twilight or darkness