When Reading an Article Reporting the Results of Nursing Research,you

question 18

Multiple Choice

When reading an article reporting the results of nursing research,you find that the framework has been drawn from a discipline other than nursing.What should you consider when critiquing this aspect of the article?

• A) Has the author clearly indicated the meaning of the framework to the study and linked the framework to nursing?
• B) Does the author have special expertise or education in the discipline from which the framework has been derived?
• C) Does the research have implications across disciplines?
• D) Is the author a recognized leader in nursing?

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Definitions:

Restricting Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa characterized by severe limitation of calorie intake without engaging in binge-eating or purging behavior.

Excessive Exercise

Physical activity that is beyond what is considered healthy or normally recommended, often leading to physical and psychological complications.

Body Dysmorphic

A mental disorder characterized by obsessive thinking about a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation.