What is generally considered the most valid means of developing ...

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What is generally considered the most valid means of developing the knowledge base of nursing?
 
  1. Scientific research
  2. Evidence-based practice
  3. Qualitative research
  4. Outcomes research

Question 2

The nurse researcher is conducting a study to help a nursing unit solve the problem of increased postprocedure infections in clients who have undergone transurethral prostatectomy. Which type of nursing research is this researcher conducting?
 
  1. Basic research
  2. Applied research
  3. Quantitative research
  4. Qualitative research

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Through scientific research, nurses can determine what they do, how they do it, and what distinguishes them from other groups in healthcare. These are attributes of a profession's unique body of knowledge.
Rationale 2: Evidence-based practice involves the use of research findings but does not entail the broader perspective of a body of nursing knowledge.
Rationale 3: Qualitative research is concerned with the subjective meaning of an experience to an individual and is a type of research approach. Whereas qualitative research may be used to develop nursing knowledge, this is not a complete answer to this question.
Rationale 4: Outcomes research is concerned with measurable outcomes of interventions and the cost-effectiveness of care. Whereas outcomes research may be used to develop nursing knowledge, this is not a complete answer to this question.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Basic research is conducted to develop, test, and refine theories and generate new knowledge.
Rationale 2: Applied research is directed toward generating knowledge that can be used in seeking solutions to current clinical problems, whereas basic research is conducted to generate new knowledge.
Rationale 3: Quantitative research is concerned with objectivity, tight controls over the research situation, and the ability to generalize findings. There is not enough information in this question to determine if this is a quantitative study.
Rationale 4: Qualitative research is concerned with the subjective meaning of experience to individuals. There is not enough information in this question to determine if this is a qualitative research study.
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