A nurse is reviewing several research reports that identify how diet changes can

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A nurse is reviewing several research reports that identify how diet changes can have an effect on women with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following questions should the nurse use to evaluate this research? Select all that apply.

A) Were the study participants randomly assigned to a study or control group?

B) Are the study results believable?

C) Can my clients easily repeat the techniques and get the same results?

D) Are the data collection techniques identical?

E) Does the writing meet the appropriate level to prevent interpretation by laypersons?

Explanation / Answer

A, C,D.

The nurse will have to review the types of study participants and methods in which they were selected in all the studies. This will help in replicating the same in her/ his research. Controls will help compare the results between normal and affected patients.

Also, implementing this study into her subject patients and its feasibility should also be reviewed.

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