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Table 1 Example of a meaning unit, condensed meaning unit and codes

From: Striving for a balance between leading and following the patient and family – nurses’ strategies to facilitate the transition from life-prolonging care to palliative care: an interview study

Meaning unit

Condensed meaning unit

Codes

… still, I strive to be as honest as possible all the time, you strive towards being honest and telling what you maybe think they need

… strive to be as honest as possible. Strive towards telling what you think they need.

Nurse strives to be as honest as possible.

Nurse tells what she thinks patients need.