Which of the Following Research Topics Best Lends Itself to the Experimental

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research topics best lends itself to the experimental research process method?

• A) The effects of therapeutic touch on a geriatric client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
• B) Prioritizing three nursing diagnoses for a newly admitted client with diabetes mellitus
• C) Employing humor as an intervention with clients who are recovering from orthopedic surgery
• D) Determining the blood pressure patterns of a client who recently experienced a cerebrovascular accident (i.e. ,stroke)

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Definitions:

Humility

A modest or low view of one's own importance that emphasizes the value of others and openness to new perspectives or learning.

Social Smile

A developmental milestone in infants, usually appearing between 6 to 8 weeks of age, where they begin to smile in response to social interactions.

Laughter

A physical response to stimuli, often happiness or amusement, involving vocal expressions and body movements.

Fear Of Strangers

The apprehension or anxiety that infants and young children often feel in the presence of unfamiliar people.