A nurse educator is working with a group of nurses who are working toward earning a graduate degree. The group is interested in replication studies. Which study would be the most appropriate given the changing demographics in the United States?
A) Studying the ability of families to adapt to acute health problems
B) Studying how effective use of supplies affects the cost of care
C) Studying the ability of an aging population to care for itself
D) Studying how new technology affects care of clients
Answer: C
The population is aging as the baby boomers begin to retire. An important replication study would be to restudy the care possibilities so that cost-effective measures can be instituted to provide care for this expanding group. Studying how effective use of supplies affects the cost of care is usually an ongoing project conducted in most hospitals as healthcare costs increase. Studying a family's ability to adapt to acute health problems is not a demographic issue. New technology is not a demographic issue.
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