The nurse researcher is developing a PICO question for a study. Which consideration should be made when writing the "O" section of this question?
1. What happened to the study group?
2. What treatment is being studied?
3. Were any other treatments done?
4. Who is being studied?
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Explanation: 1. "O" is the outcome, such as risk of disease, a complication or a side effect, or an adverse outcome.
2. This is section "I." The "I" can be related to prognostic factors, risk behaviors, exposure to disease, clinical intervention, or treatment.
3. This is section "C." The "C" can be related to another treatment or no treatment.
4. This is the "P" section, the group that is being studied, written is specific terms.
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