The nurse planning to conduct a qualitative research study should have which understanding about ethical issues in naturalistic settings?
a. It is not possible to obtain informed consent from study participants.
b. The emerging nature of the research design may require ongoing negotiation of consent.
c. The researcher-participant interaction is intentionally therapeutic in nature.
d. Validation of data by cross-checking research findings with participants taints the study.
ANS: B
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A Informed consent is required for studies in naturalistic settings.
B The emerging nature of the design might require ongoing consent related to possible risks posed by the study.
C The intent of the researcher is not to be therapeutic because this is not a treatment relationship.
D Data validation by participants often occurs in studies, but it varies on the basis of the research approach.
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