The intervention component of an evidence-based question pertains to the therapeutic effective-ness of a treatment. Which are possible types of interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exposure to disease
b. A high-risk behavior
c. Age, gender, or ethnicity
d. A prognostic factor
e. A client response
A, B, D
The intervention component pertains to the therapeutic effectiveness of a new treatment and may include the following: 1) exposure to disease or harm, 2) a prognostic factor, or 3) a risk behavior or factor.
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