What Best Characterizes the Contribution of Qualitative Nursing Research to Evidence-Based

question 25

Multiple Choice

What best characterizes the contribution of qualitative nursing research to evidence-based practice?

• A)It presents collective common evidence of healthcare clients' experiences, which may provide inspirations for individual practice.
• B)It provides stories of how healthcare clients feel. This lets nurses know what people in similar circumstances can be expected to experience and feel.
• C)It provides evidence that determines how nurses should interact with various cultures. This mandates action.
• D)Its purpose is to test theory.
• E)It reveals participants' experiences and individual viewpoints, feelings, and interpretations. These can provide guidelines for client-centered care.

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Definitions:

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