Which of the Following Types of Study Should the Nurse

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of study should the nurse researcher choose if the goal is to identify the long-term benefits and risks of a particular nursing intervention for senior citizens living in the community?

• A) Cross-sectional study
• B) Ecological study
• C) Clinical trial
• D) Retrospective analysis

---

Definitions:

Rivers

Large natural streams of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding a planet or moon, held in place by gravity, vital for sustaining life on Earth.

Groundwater

Water that fills the spaces in underground soil and rock, supplying wells and springs.

Lakes

Large bodies of water surrounded by land, usually freshwater and derived from glacial activity, tectonic movements, or old river beds.