A nurse is writing a research proposal for a grounded theory study that will address the experiences and transitions of women in the months following spontaneous abortion.
Which of the following guidelines should the nurse follow when choosing a sampling strategy?
A) Random sampling should be the nurse's goal with participant self-selection if this is not practicable.
B) The nurse should identify a minimum of 10 informants or 15 informants if purposeful sampling is utilized.
C) The nurse should have a sample small enough to allow depth of inquiry but large enough to include a variety of voices.
D) The nurse should seek as large a sample as possible in order to facilitate thick description and the validity of findings.
Question 2
A nurse has presented a published case study to other nurses on the unit that relates the case of a patient who experienced respiratory arrest and sudden death following the infusion of total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
How should the nurses respond to the findings of this case study?
A) Modify unit practice around TPN administration
B) Avoid administering TPN until more is known about the subject
C) Take note of the phenomenon and do further research before implementing practice changes
D) Disregard the findings of the case study due to the low level of evidence provided by a case study
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