Which of the Following Is Considered the Most Important Goal

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered the most important goal in nursing today?

• A) Adapting to technological advances such as electronic medical records
• B) Demonstrating caring as the basis of nursing practice
• C) Distinguishing nursing care from medical care
• D) Seeking evidence-based outcomes to demonstrate nursing's contribution to care

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Definitions:

Participant Observation

A naturalistic observation in which the observer becomes a participant in the group being observed.

Naturalistic Observation

A study approach where individuals are monitored in their natural settings without any interference from the person observing.

Experimental Research

A scientific method involving the manipulation and control of variables to determine cause and effect relationships.

Case Study

A research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a subject (the case), as well as its related contextual conditions.