A nurse is investigating the literature on a clinical topic and is particularly interested in studies that are experimental. What other terms may the nurse encounter in a literature search? (Select all that apply.)
a. Randomized controlled trials
b. Intervention studies
c. Individual studies
d. Prognostic studies
ANS: A, B, C
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Correct Randomized controlled trials are one form of experimental design.
Intervention studies is a synonym for experimental design.
Individual studies is a synonym for experimental design.
Incorrect Prognostic studies are essentially correlational in nature, not experimental.
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