Which of the Following Would Be Considered Level 1 Research

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered level 1 research evidence when evaluating evidence for the establishment of IV site care and maintenance for a medical-surgical unit?

• A) Case study review of dressings used at a similar-sized hospital
• B) Expert opinion of best dressings used in hospital settings
• C) Quasi-experimental study evaluating types of dressings used at selected hospitals
• D) Randomized clinical trial study conducted on types of dressings used in hospital settings

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