Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Foreground Question

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a foreground question when included in a nursing research project?

• A)"Who is at greatest risk for the development of gestational diabetes?"
• B)"What are the side effects of this class of antipsychotic medications?"
• C)"How does use of behavioral interventions compare to use of pharmacological therapies in treating hypertension?"
• D)"What organisms most commonly cause bacterial pneumonia?"

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Definitions:

Cross-Cultural Communication

The process of recognizing and understanding the differences and similarities in communication that occur across different cultures.

Language Differences

Pertains to the variability in language use across cultures, regions, or social groups, affecting communication and understanding.

High-Context

A communication style in which most of the information is already in the person, with very little in the explicit, transmitted part of the message.

Low-Context

Communication style in which the majority of the information is conveyed through explicit verbal messages rather than contextual cues.