What Might a Researcher Include in a Preliminary Review of the Literature

question 6

Multiple Choice

What might a researcher include in a preliminary review of the literature concerning acupuncture and conscious sedation for major surgical procedures?

• A)A research article from the Journal of Acupuncture comparing the use of acupuncture with general anesthesia
• B)Bryson's Human Physiology textbook
• C)A research synthesis on alternatives to general anesthesia compiled by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• D)An article in the National Enquirer on the dangers of major surgery
• E)A master's thesis on the use of acupuncture during closed reduction of radial-ulnar fractures
• F)A Wikipedia article on how acupuncture works
• G)A monograph written by a physician in a third world country who used acupuncture to control pain during surgical procedures

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