The historical incidence of deep vein thrombosis in medical patients at a university hospital was 2.5%. This figure dropped to 2% among an experimental group during the implementation of a new prophylaxis regimen
What is the nurse's most accurate interpretation of this finding?
A) The relative risk of DVT among medical patients is 2/100.
B) The regimen results in a 20% relative risk reduction.
C) The absolute risk of DVT among the control group is 2.5%.
D) The results of the intervention are valid and reliable.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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