A nurse designs a study that investigates the effectiveness of a medication in treating menstrual cramps. Which would best represent the inclusion criteria for this study?
a. Adolescent females
b. Women of childbearing age
c. Women of African-American race
d. Women of any age
ANS: B
The nurse, in collaboration with the healthcare provider and pharmacist, must be knowledgeable about all aspects of the drug study, including all inclusion and exclusion criteria for participants.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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