A nurse has sought assistance from a qualified nursing researcher in an attempt to select and define an appropriate theoretical perspective during the conceptualization of a qualitative study on the meaning of drug use among intravenous drug users.
Specifying the theoretical perspective will contribute to the study in what way?
A) It will define the steps in the research process for the nurse.
B) It will allow the findings from participants' data to be applied to similar populations.
C) It will result in an interpretive, rather than descriptive, study.
D) It will identify the philosophical assumptions that underlie the study.
Question 2
A comprehensive mentorship program is necessary for which of the following?
A) American Nurses Association membership
B) Hospital approval by the Joint Commission
C) Hospital Magnet status
D) American Nurses Credentialing Center nurse certification
