A Nursing Student Is Learning to Critically Appraise Studies on Treatment

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nursing student is learning to critically appraise studies on treatment or prevention. What question best addresses whether the results of the study are valid?

• A) Is the description of the findings thorough?
• B) Were all the clinical significant outcomes considered?
• C) Were the groups similar at the start of the trial?
• D) Is the design appropriate for the research question?

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Notes Receivable

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Operating Expenses

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