Which are ethical concerns that the nurse must consider when evaluating qualitative research? (Select all that apply.)
A) Researchers can focus on the emic, rather than the etic, view of participants' experiences.
B) Researchers and participants may develop relationships that blur boundaries of their interactions.
C) Researchers may want to speak to participants on more than one occasion.
D) Researchers serve as instruments for data interpretation.
E) Researchers may change the research design as knowledge emerges, thus altering risks to participants.

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B) Ethical concerns arise when relationships between researchers and participants blur boundaries, potentially affecting the objectivity and confidentiality of the study. D) As researchers interpret data, their biases and perspectives can influence findings, raising ethical considerations about accuracy and representation. E) Changing the research design during the study can alter risks to participants, necessitating ethical scrutiny to ensure participants' rights and well-being are protected.

Which Are Ethical Concerns That the Nurse Must Consider When