Which of the following types of study should the nurse researcher choose if the goal is to identify the long-term benefits and risks of a particular nursing intervention for senior citizens living in the community?
a. Cross-sectional study
b. Ecologic study
c. Clinical trial
d. Retrospective analysis
ANS: C
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