The nurse is preparing to conduct a research study and is ...

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The nurse is preparing to conduct a research study and is interested in exploring the lived experiences of nurses responsible for approaching patients and family members about the donation of organs. This type of research would be considered:
 
  a. grounded theory.
  b. ethnography.
  c. historical.
  d. phenomenologic.

Question 2

In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation would be to conduct a:
 
  a. correlational research study.
  b. experimental research study.
  c. descriptive research study.
  d. quasi-experimental research study.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Phenomenologic research explores the reactions of a specific group of people who experienced a similar event in their lives. Grounded theory research derives theories from the data collected in studies. Ethnography focuses on the sociology of meaning through close field observation of a sociocultural phenomenon. The term ethnography is sometimes applied to the field notes or case studies produced from ethnographic research. Historical research studies historical documents to determine an accurate picture of a past event or time period.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Descriptive research identifies data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon. Correlational research is used to explore a relationship between two variables. Experimental research explores the causal relationships between variables. Experimental research examines whether one variable has a cause-and-effect relationship with another. Quasi-experimental research examines a causal relationship between variables, but it may not meet the strict guidelines of experimental research.