A Nursing Researcher Is Describing Likelihood Ratios

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nursing researcher is describing likelihood ratios.What is the significance of a diagnostic test with a large positive likelihood ratio?

• A) It provides only limited predictive value for disease.
• B) It provides a high degree of certainty that the patient has the suspected disorder.
• C) It mandates other supportive diagnostic tests.
• D) It provides little assistance in clinical decision making.

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