Which of the following might a researcher include in a review of the literature concerning acupuncture and conscious sedation for major surgical procedures? (Select all that apply.)
a. A research article from the Journal of Acupuncture comparing the use of acupuncture with general anesthesia
b. Bryson's Human Physiology textbook
c. A research synthesis on alternatives to general anesthesia compiled by the Agency for Health Policy and Research
d. An article in National Enquirer on the dangers of major surgery
e. A master's thesis on the use of acupuncture during closed reduction of radial-ulnar fractures
f. A Wikipedia article on how acupuncture works
g. A monograph written by a physician in a third world country who used acupuncture to control pain during surgical procedures
ANS: A, B, C, E, G
"The literature" consists of all written sources relevant to the selected topic. The literature includes newspapers, monographs, encyclopedias, conference papers, scientific journals, textbooks, other books, theses, dissertations, and clinical journals. Websites and reports developed by government agencies and professional organizations are also included. Online encyclopedias to which anyone can contribute, such as Wikipedia, are not considered scholarly sources.
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