Which of the Following Would Be Considered Research

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered research?

• A) Evaluation of the effectiveness of implementation of evidence-based guidelines for prompted voiding
• B) Comparison of patient outcomes after implementation of practice guidelines against baseline (pre-implementation) outcome data
• C) Audit of adverse events after implementation of evidence-based guidelines for pressure ulcers
• D) Interviews with terminally ill cancer patients regarding their experience of being terminally ill

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Definitions:

Dimensional Approach

A method of understanding or categorizing phenomena on a continuum rather than as binary opposites or in discrete categories.

Maladaptiveness

A characteristic of certain behaviors or traits that are counterproductive or ineffective in achieving desired outcomes in a given context.

95th Percentile

A statistical measure indicating that 95% of the data points fall below this value, often used to identify outliers or set benchmarks in various fields.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an excessive focus on oneself, a need for admiration, and often a lack of empathy for others.