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Jramos095

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An area of concern due to a gap in knowledge that requires a solution that can be described, explained, or predicted to improve practice is a
 
  a. research problem.
  b. purpose statement.
  c. null hypothesis.
  d. research hypothesis.

Question 2

A nurse has agreed to assist in collecting data from patients in a primary care setting as part of a research study on grieving and coping skills.
 
  What would be the most appropriate action by the nurse when a patient becomes visibly upset after relating that his son was recently killed in an automobile accident and that he does not want to talk further about it?
  a. Sympathize and explain how his answers will help many others.
  b. Weigh the potential greater good for a greater number of people and continue.
  c. Support the patient receiving care by ceasing further questioning.
  d. Consider the primary duty to advance nursing knowledge and continue questioning after a brief break.



eliasc0401

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Answer to Question 1

a. research problem.

Answer to Question 2

c. Support the patient receiving care by ceasing further questioning.



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