This assignment is a research critique of two qualitative studies focused on the effects of exercise on the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The student analyzes two articles, examining their backgrounds, methods, results, and implications for nursing practice. The assignment begins with a PICO question and then delves into the clinical problems, significance, purposes, and research questions of the studies. The student compares and contrasts the methodologies used, highlighting the benefits and limitations of each. Key findings are summarized, and the implications for nursing care are discussed. Ethical considerations, such as plagiarism and the lack of information regarding research funding, are also addressed. The critique concludes by emphasizing the potential of exercise-based programs for T2DM management.