A nurse wants to examine the accuracy of child and parent perceptions of asthma symptoms and their decision making based on their understanding of the symptoms. What specific factors would identify participants? (Select all that apply.)
a. Children 5 to 18 years of age
b. Mothers of the children
c. Children with a history of pneumonia
d. Families living in rural areas
e. Ethnicity
ANS: A, B
Correct
Children 5 to 18 years of age and their mothers address the participants identified in the problem.
Incorrect
There is no mention that the children needed to have had pneumonia. Although a researcher could limit participants based on geographic location and ethnicity, these are not mentioned in the description of the participants needed for this study.
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