A Client in the Clinic Is Being Asked to Participate

Multiple Choice

A client in the clinic is being asked to participate in a research study. The client asks why a nursing research study is necessary given that research on this subject has already been published by the American Medical Association (AMA) . Which of the following responses should the nurse offer in reply to the client's question?

A) "This study is useful because it supports the medical profession."
B) "This study is useful because it validates nursing through medical research."
C) "This study is useful because it supports products used in nursing care."
D) "This study is useful because it validates nursing care, not medical care."