The nurse is using the scale for rating the strength of research evidence for one research article for potential inclusion in a clinical practice guideline. Which of the following is considered the strongest evidence?
1. Individual cohort study
2. Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
3. Expert opinion
4. Case studies
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When utilizing the Scale for Rating the Strength of Research Evidence, the level with the strongest evidence is level I, meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Level III is individual cohort studies. Expert opinion is Level VII or the weakest evidence. Case studies are Level VI.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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