Which of the Following Is Arguably the Most Important Factor

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is arguably the most important factor in the assessment for delirium?

• A) Acknowledging risk factors
• B) Determining etiology of symptoms
• C) Knowledge of baseline level of functioning
• D) Recognizing comorbid conditions and geriatric syndromes

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Definitions:

Confounding Assignment

A situation in research where a variable other than the independent variable is potentially influencing the outcome of the study, making it difficult to isolate the effect of the independent variable.

Selective Assignment

Refers to a process or strategy where tasks, roles, or responsibilities are assigned to individuals based on specific criteria or attributes.

Many Labs Approach

When different groups of researchers do the exact same study at the same time.

Meta-Analysis

A study that statistically analyzes the results of many studies on the same topic.