Case descriptions are sometimes used as an evaluation method. What is one problem with case descriptions?
A. Although fascinating reading, they lack statistical documentation.
B. They have to be repeated to be sure no other factor was involved that changed outcomes.
C. They are not really considered "good" research.
D. They cannot prove that the nursing intervention led to the specific health outcomes.
ANS: D
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