In Which Section of a Research Report Would You Expect

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which section of a research report would you expect to find the following statement? "Despite efforts to improve the discharge-planning process and subsequent outcomes,existing mechanisms fail to identify elders' needs for follow-up care,and studies report rehospitalization rates rising from 12% to 50%" (Bull et al.,1995; Happ et al.,1997; Lockery et al.,1993) .

• A) "Introduction"
• B) "Methods"
• C) "Results"
• D) "Discussion"

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for sensory and associative functions.

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain comprising structures including the cerebellum and brainstem, responsible for regulating basic functions such as heartbeat and respiration.

Brainstem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for vital life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Midbrain

An area of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.