What Can a Nurse Researcher Use to Restrict the Study

question 22

Multiple Choice

What can a nurse researcher use to restrict the study population to homogeneous groups of participants?

• A) Sampling
• B) Self-selection
• C) Eligibility criteria
• D) Defining study limitations

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Definitions:

Ability to Function

The capacity of an individual to perform tasks or roles in the course of daily life, often in the context of health and disability.

Family Relationships

The interpersonal connections and interactions within a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, law, or quasi-familial ties.

Chronic Disorders

Long-lasting, persistent health conditions that can be controlled but not necessarily cured.

Acute Disorders

Conditions that come on quickly and can be severe but are of a short duration.