Author Question: The nurse researcher protects study participants by which of the following? A) Performing a ... (Read 157 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse researcher protects study participants by which of the following?

A) Performing a risk/benefit assessment to evaluate the cost compared with the benefit of participation.
B) Keeping painful procedure information from the study participant until the study is completed.
C) Preventing psychological discomfort during and after the study.
D) Proposing a study that ultimately benefits society despite the risk to the participants.

Question 2

In what way can an individual nurse best contribute to the trust the general public has in the profession?

1. Advocate for higher salaries for nurses in general.
2. Ignore the issues of overwork and understaffing.
3. Continue to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in the provision of nursing care.
4. Rally to move health care back into the hospital environment.

bassamabas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The researcher considers risks and the benefits of the study for the client in order to protect the participants. Informed consent means that participants have adequate information about the study, comprehend the information, and have the power of free choice, enabling them to consent to or decline participation voluntarily. Keeping painful procedure information from the study participant would violate informed consent and should not be done. The nurse is not always able to prevent psychological discomfort during and after the study. Simply because a study may ultimately benefit society, it does not necessarily follow that this benefit will outweigh the risks to participants.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: The public's current perception is that the global economic is in distress if not crisis. Advocating for higher salaries is a need internal to the profession, but is unlikely to promote trust in the general public.
Rationale 2: In order to provide quality, the nurse must be able to work in a supportive environment with sufficient staff for the level of work expected.
Rationale 3: The best way for nurses to continue to be trusted by the general public is to do their jobs well, demonstrating a sound knowledge base and the abilities necessary for provision of quality services.
Rationale 4: Consumers like to be able to access nursing services in arenas other than the traditional hospital environment.