"What is the essence of men's experiences of chemotherapy treatment for prostate cancer?" is an example of a research question within which of the following traditions?
A) Grounded theory
B) Ethnography
C) Phenomenology
D) Ethology
C
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The client is discussing a newly diagnosed food allergy with the nurse. He is wondering why his infant is so allergic, and what he needs to know. Appropriate responses include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts to the ingestion of certain food proteins. 2. Many food allergies develop during childhood. 3. A couple of the common allergens are apples and pears. 4. Severe allergic reactions can cause death. 5. Introducing the suspected food in increasing amounts will allow the child to get over the allergy.
The nurse tells the client with acute mania that an effective treatment may be:
1. Electroconvulsive therapy. 2. Fluoxetine (Prozac). 3. Seclusion and restraint. 4. Group therapy.
The researcher has discovered that study data have tested three hypotheses that were not stated in the original research design. How would the research reader identify these hypotheses?
1. They are reported as "additional" comparisons. 2. They are reported as "serendipitous" comparisons. 3. They are reported as "ad hoc" comparisons. 4. They are reported as "extra" comparisons.
Critical thinking empowers the nurse to recognize important situational cues and respond quickly to adapt interventions, optimizing their effectiveness and the likelihood of a good outcome. What is true about this aspect of critical thinking?
1. This method of thinking is similar to the way that a skilled nurse uses continued assessment and evaluation to adapt the patient's care plan. 2. Using this method of critical thinking produces only one correct solution to a problem. 3. The need to change the plan of care indicates that critical thinking and the nursing process are not compatible. 4. The statement proves that critical thinking is another term for the nursing process.