Of the following topical phrases, which is most appropriate for a research study?
1. The birth rate in a city nine months after a power failure
2. The time that a nurse spends with a client in isolation as compared with the time that a nurse spends with a client who is not in isolation precautions
3. The effectiveness of caring behaviors as the most significant influence on the quality of a newly graduated nurse's orientation experience
4. The accuracy of axillary temperatures as compared with rectal temperatures of infants
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Rationale 1: This is not an appropriate topic for a research study because a simple description of rate in this case would likely not be generalizable enough to warrant the study. Further, how would nursing practice or knowledge benefit from the finding?
Rationale 2: This topic is not appropriate for a research study because it would have little impact on the practice of nursing.
Rationale 3: This is not an appropriate topic for research because it is unethical to purposely withhold any form of caring behavior in any setting.
Rationale 4: This topic is ethical, feasible, and significant to nursing practice.
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